“He’s the next Adam 22!” UFC champ Sean O’Malley trolled for open relationship; brutally compared to adult star

Sean O’Malley, the UFC bantamweight champion, found himself at the center of a controversy. This was after fellow fighter Marlon Vera took a shot at his personal life, namely his open marriage. He compared him to social media influencer, Adam22. Vera’s verbal jabs garnered attention to the two fighters’ ongoing feud, adding a layer of bitterness to their scheduled rematch at UFC 299 in March 2024.

Vera, who defeated Sean O’Malley for the first time in his career at UFC 252 in August 2020, didn’t hold back at a recent press conference. He compared the champion to notorious social media star Adam22. During the press conference, ‘Chito’ referred to O’Malley’s non-monogamous marriage, saying:

That guy's f**king re**rded, I don't f**king know. I'm going to be ready. I'm going to fight him. Look at this guy, man, he's the next Adam 22.

Marlon Vera during the UFC Seasonal Press Conference

The association with Adam22, renowned for his past in the adult industry and strange mindset toward relationships, brought a personal and provocative layer to the pre-fight interaction. Vera’s words revealed a readiness to use O’Malley’s personal life as a psychological weapon in the run-up to their rematch.

O’Malley is a polarising character in the UFC with a showy fighting style and a sizable social media following. He was frequently in the limelight for his in-cage performances as well as his off-cage demeanor. Vera’s decision to criticize O’Malley’s personal decisions fueled their long-running feud, adding even more excitement for those anxiously anticipating their imminent showdown.

Fight fans react to Marlon Vera’s comments about Sean O’Malley

During a recent press conference, Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera threw a sharp dig at UFC bantamweight champion ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley. Fight fans instantly rushed to social media to voice their reactions and feelings on the topic.

Fans expressed a range of emotions within the sea of reactions. Marlon Vera‘s comparison to Adam22 was humorous to some. Others felt it was a wonderful attempt at trash-talking. The tweet also provided a forum for bigger arguments about the UFC and its athletes. Here are some of the reactions from fight fans:

This dig at the champion further intensifies their already existing rivalry and this fight in the UFC continues to attract spectators. Fight fans’ reactions’ on social media demonstrate the intense and passionate character of the MMA following.

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