Sean O’Malley, the rising star of the UFC, has set his sights on greatness. The bantamweight champion recently made waves with bold statements about his career trajectory and took a surprising jab at former two-division champion Conor McGregor.
O’Malley’s comments came during a recent interview with ESPN MMA, where he discussed his future in the sport. The 29-year-old fighter didn’t mince words when talking about his ambitions. He outlined a clear path to becoming one of the greatest fighters of all time.
“Right now it’s Conor McGregor [highest selling PPV fighter], 100 percent. He’s a dork, but it’s the truth. For me to get to that, I need to go out there and knock out Merab, I go up to [145 pounds], I beat Ilia [Topuria], I beat Max [Holloway], I beat Umar [Nurmagomedov], I’m three fights away from being one of the greatest of all-time, one of the most exciting of all-time,” said O’Malley.
O’Malley’s comments about McGregor didn’t come out of nowhere. He expressed frustration with McGregor’s recent behavior on social media. The young champion also took a cheeky swipe at McGregor’s record. He pointed out that he had already defended his title, something McGregor had never done. It’s a fact that might ruffle some feathers in the MMA community.
O’Malley’s journey from admiring McGregor to criticizing him is interesting. In earlier interviews, he cited McGregor as an inspiration. Now, he sees the Irishman’s actions as “pure jealousy.” Despite the drama, O’Malley remains focused on his goals. He’s determined to prove himself as one of the most exciting fighters ever.
Sean O’Malley Says He Can Beat Conor McGregor In A Fight
O’Malley raised some eyebrows with his bold claim that he could easily defeat the legendary Conor McGregor in a fight. This assertion comes as O’Malley prepares for his upcoming title defense against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC Noche.
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Sean O’Malley, known for his flashy style and quick wit, isn’t shy about voicing his opinions. In a recent YouTube video on his channel, he confidently stated that he could easily take on McGregor.
“I will chirp Conor because I do believe I can beat Conor in a fight… I think stylistically, I could beat Conor in a fight… Conor’s 5’7”… he’s thick, but he’s short,” said O’Malley.
This isn’t the first time ‘Suga’ has aimed high with his callouts. After his recent victory against Marlon Vera, he challenged featherweight contender Ilia Topuria. It seems the bantamweight champ isn’t content with conquering just one weight class. Meanwhile, McGregor’s return to the octagon remains uncertain. For now, fight fans can only speculate and debate. But in the world of UFC, where anything can happen, never say never.
