“The One, The Only” is a rare title given by UFC announcer Bruce Buffer, and only a few have earned it — including Conor McGregor. He was the first double champ, brought in record-breaking PPV numbers and gates, and made history by boxing Floyd Mayweather. ‘The Notorious’ has a legacy that’s hard to match. Still, a rising UFC star, Sean O’Malley, hopes to someday come close to McGregor’s level, though there are some big ifs along the way.
Fans often compare O’Malley to Conor McGregor because of his fighting style and overall persona. ‘Suga’ also had the chance to perform on the UFC’s biggest stage — the Las Vegas Sphere — during one of the promotion’s most iconic events. Recently, the former bantamweight champion appeared on the Full Send Podcast, where he shared his desire to reach McGregor’s level of fame.
“I always kind of put myself out there. I want to be as big as Conor McGregor. I want to do that. I don’t think I could be as big as Conor. He was once in a lifetime.” O’Malley said.
Meanwhile, McGregor’s legacy remains something every fighter dreams of achieving. His success, both inside and outside the Octagon, is nothing short of phenomenal. On the other hand, ‘Suga’ is rising fast in the UFC and now focuses on reclaiming his bantamweight title.
Sean O’Malley’s Coach Shares Who He Thinks Is The Best Bantamweight Ever
Merab Dvalishvili has firmly established himself as a dominant force in the bantamweight division, especially after his impressive title win and a tough first defense against Umar Nurmagomedov. Although Sean O’Malley’s coach, Tim Welch, once tried mind games during their fight at UFC 306, those tactics failed to rattle Dvalishvili. Recently, Welch has shifted his tone, openly praising the Georgian champion’s remarkable achievements. In an ESPN interview, Welch stated,
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“I don’t really know how you debate that Merab’s not the best of all time. Just look at his record. Has there ever been a bantamweight who’s beaten that many champions in a row? It’s pretty easy to say that Merab is the best bantamweight of all time.”
As Dvalishvili gets ready to defend his title again against O’Malley at UFC 316, ‘Suga’ is focused on reclaiming his belt. After being less active on social media, O’Malley has been quietly honing his skills. In just a few days, we’ll find out who comes out on top in this highly anticipated battle.
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