Sean O’Malley recently found himself the target of criticism from his idol, Conor McGregor, following a rant by McGregor on social media regarding Ostarine. McGregor included O’Malley in his tirade in response to boxer Ryan Garcia testing positive for the performance-enhancing drug. The Irish legend offered to spar with both O’Malley and Garcia and made derogatory comments towards them, causing a stir in the MMA community. O’Malley responded to McGregor’s comments on his podcast, expressing sadness rather than anger at the situation.
O’Malley has always spoken highly of McGregor and patterned his rise in the UFC after the former featherweight and lightweight champion. However, McGregor’s comments hurt O’Malley, who has tested positive for Ostarine twice but maintains it was due to supplement contamination rather than intentional abuse of the drug. Despite his appreciation for McGregor, O’Malley stated that he is changing his opinion and is looking forward to seeing Michael Chandler defeat McGregor in their upcoming fight.
As McGregor and O’Malley are both established as two of the biggest draws in the UFC, there is speculation about whether their paths will cross in the future and if they will be able to resolve any lingering animosity. McGregor is set to headline UFC 303 on International Fight Weekend in June against Michael Chandler, while O’Malley’s return to the Octagon is still uncertain. Rumors suggest that O’Malley may headline a show at the Las Vegas Sphere in September, but no official announcement has been made.
The feud between McGregor and O’Malley has caught the attention of the MMA world, as fans and analysts speculate on the potential implications for both fighters. O’Malley’s response to McGregor’s criticism reflects a shift in his opinion of his previous idol, signaling a change in their relationship. McGregor’s headline fight against Chandler at UFC 303 is highly anticipated, with many fans eager to see how the situation between McGregor and O’Malley will unfold in the future.
The confirmed card for UFC 303 features several other exciting matchups, including Jamahal Hill vs. Khalil Rountree and Michelle Waterson vs. Gillian Robertson. There is speculation that a world title bout may also be added to the card, as it is customary for the UFC to feature a title fight on International Fight Weekend. With McGregor headlining the event, it is expected to be a highly anticipated and entertaining night of fights for MMA fans worldwide.
