Machine Gun Kelly gets advice from UFC champ over beef with Sean Strickland: “Be careful who you talk sh*t to”

The long-running feud between Machine Gun Kelly and former UFC champion Sean Strickland is back on track. Fans are clearly invested in it since both people rely on social media to attack each other verbally. However, the UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has offered some wise counsel for MGK moving ahead.

During his podcast with Logan Paul, Kelly recently went on a rant on Sean Strickland, calling him out for his previous insults. In retaliation, Strickland took to X and mentioned that he doesn’t need a lecture from a ‘weirdo’ who drinks blood. O’Malley reviewed the whole situation in his latest podcast and warned MGK to be careful regarding Strickland. 

You gotta be careful who you talk sh** to. Even me as a fighter. I don't wanna get f**** locked in a room with Sean Strickland.

Sean O’Malley via TSS #301

The dispute between Strickland and MGK goes way back to their physical interaction at a Power Slap event. Later, Strickland mocked the rapper for his style, behavior, and relationship with Megan Fox. This went to a point where Fox had to DM Strickland and ask the fighter to stop commenting on her kids. 

Machine Gun Kelly has a history of running up against UFC fighters. The controversial artist even had an altercation with former double champion Conor McGregor at 2021 MTV Video Music. Speaking of the latest Strickland vs. Kelly beef, O’Malley felt the rapper should not tease a mentally unstable Strickland. 

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Sean O’Malley talks about Sean Strickland’s mental health

Sean Strickland is one of the most controversial fighters on the UFC roster. The American middleweight is unapologetic and says whatever he feels, regardless of the consequences. While fans love this approach, the middleweight fighter frequently puts himself in a position of vulnerability. 

Strickland himself has publicly stated his battle with mental health issues and how he shares his thoughts with his fans. Sean O’Malley, in one of his podcasts, discussed Strickland’s situation. He speculated that participating in frequent sparring sessions could explain Strickland’s current outbursts. 

Anyone that says that they literally have a [desire] to kill people probably aren’t doing mentally well…He’s honest about it, which is f****** pretty crazy. Just going in there and sparring and getting hit in the head — not that he gets hit that much, but if you’re getting hit not that much, but you spar every day, that adds up

Sean O’Malley via The TimboSugarShow #279

‘Suga’ has had first-hand experience dealing with Strickland’s trash-talking. ‘Tarzan’ started mocking O’Malley during the UFC 2024 seasonal press conference. Suga didn’t hold back and made fun of Strickland’s childhood trauma, and Strickland went on a rant about O’Malley’s past. Nevertheless, it was definitely entertaining for a lot of fight fans. 

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