WATCH: Sean O’Malley channels inner Conor McGregor after recreating similar knockout of Irish superstar at UFC 292

Sean O'Malley is on top of the bantamweight division now. His knock out was almost the same as Conor McGregor beating Jose Aldo.

WATCH: Sean O’Malley channels inner Conor McGregor after recreating similar knockout of Irish superstar at UFC 292

Sean O'Malley and Conor McGregor (Courtesy-MMA Mania/The Irish Sun)

Sean O’Malley began his rule over the bantamweight division at UFC 292. His knockout against Aljamain Sterling in the second round shocked the world. O’Malley’s precision and power were crucial to get the win. As Sterling overextended at O’Malley, he was hit with a swift countershot. Sterling got rocked, and O’Malley finished the fight with ground and pound. It had a similar ending to that of Conor McGregor‘s win over Jose Aldo.

“The Notorious” is an icon for the entire MMA community. People will forever remember his fight against Aldo. The 13-second fight ended with a single counter shot, similar to O’Malley’s finish at UFC 292. After the fight, O’Malley made the legendary McGregor reference, “the billionaire strut,” backstage. McGregor has a history of doing the legendary movement over his fighting career.

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After finishing off Aldo, McGregor began his epic reign over UFC. Sean O’Malley may also be going on the same path. Sterling defended his title three times before he faced O’Malley. He was surely the better fighter in the first round, but O’Malley’s counterstriking was too much for Sterling to handle. The Funkmaster did not have an answer for Suga Sean’s timing and power.

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O’Malley called out Marlon Vera for a rematch. Vera is the only fighter who has defeated O’Malley in his MMA career. This may begin a new era for all bantamweights in the UFC. The Suga show era has now officially begun.

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Sean O’Malley is all for the icon status

Sean O'Malley has an impressive fight record
Sean O’Malley has an impressive fight record (Image Courtesy – Sports Illustrated)

“Suga” Sean O’Malley has now taken over the bantamweight title. O’Malley was the most popular bantamweight before his title victory. O’Malley’s presence inside and outside the octagon combined with his promotional skills are impressive. O’Malley put on a flawless performance against Sterling. He stuffed all the takedowns and dodged Sterling’s punches during the bout.

Keeping aside his great technique and skills, he has significant knowledge of pop culture references that cater to the fans. From Fortnite to explosive interviews, O’Malley has a dominant presence outside the octagon. His YouTube channel remains impressive with interviews of personalities like Andrew Tate and Theo Von others.

O’Malley has come a long way after beginning his UFC stint in the Dana White’s Contender Series. Only time will tell what kind of a champion O’Malley will be in the UFC. He has a long line of contenders in the division to overcome.

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