Newly topped bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley sees himself edging nearer to the extent of stardom achieved by Conor McGregor, signaling his ascent within the realm of UFC recognition

The UFC has seen its justifiable share of superstars who’ve carved out success and fame. But, there are at all times exceptions who grow to be synonymous with the game, like Michael Jordan did for the NBA or Sachin Tendulkar in cricket. Enter the UFC, the place Conor McGregor’s title stands tall for elevating the model and attracting followers. Now, Sean O’Malley’s bantamweight title win at UFC 292 in opposition to Aljamain Sterling has sparked discussions about his potential rise to superstardom, much like McGregor. And even the brand new bantamweight champ himself holds that perception.

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Sean O’Malley Say He Will Prime Conor McGregor

“That is the start of the suga period,” declared the recent bantamweight titleholder, Sugar O’Malley. The reality is, “Suga” enjoys substantial backing, as seen in his spectacular following. He’s nicely on his solution to changing into, if not already, a serious contender within the group.

His upcoming actions are anticipated to carry significance, and his strategic intentions are clear. However does he match McGregor’s stature? Suga believes he’s not there but, however he’s assured that with yet one more stride, he’ll attain that stage.

Speaking to ESPN MMA, hestated, “We’re not fairly there but, however yet one more knockout, and I believe it places me excessive.” O’Malley went on to say, he sees a few methods to get to McGregor’s stage. Defending the belt is a transparent path. Knocking out his opponent within the first title protection would positively make a press release. 

Or going up a weight class is one other route. Or like McGregor doing a boxing matchup and he additionally has one title in his thoughts that catches his consideration is Gervonta Davis, who’s 5-foot-3. In order per O’Malley, “That’s a battle that pursuits me.” Certainly, that is what McGregor completed and O’Malley has the identical plan.

O’Malley’s marketable charisma shines, significantly within the void left by Conor McGregor. The UFC neighborhood sought a determine like him to imagine the position of a UFC ambassador. Whereas different UFC stars get pleasure from widespread fame, O’Malley possesses a definite high quality that might catapult him to real superstardom, attracting huge audiences to arenas.

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