“Jiu-Jitsu is My Favorite Sport”- Sean O’Malley Has a Surprise Answer

UFC Bantamweight Sean O’Malley spoke to Megan Olivi as part of an athlete Q&A, ahead of UFC 252 in Vegas. ‘Sugar’ Sean dropped in alongside the headlining feature and former two-division champion Daniel Cormier to answer fan questions. Moreover, the virtual sit-down style interview offers an in-depth look at the fighter’s personality and training camp.

Sean O’Malley is set to face off against his toughest test yet in perennially lethal 135-pounder Marlon Vera. The scheduled bout is the co-headlining act of a highly anticipated pay-per-view event that has fans excited. Chiefly, the winner of the bout will set himself up for a prime opportunity going into the highly stacked Bantamweight division.

UFC 252: Sean O’Malley x Marlon Vera

The undefeated fighter in O’Malley is coming off two scintillating knockouts in his previous two outings in the promotion. His star in the UFC is as bright as ever, and he’s already looked at as being a future champion. Sean was asked to elaborate upon his preferred method of operation with the durable ‘Chito’ Vera.

In conversation with UFC correspondent Megan Olivi, he said that there was only one way he planned to finish off his opponent.

“Knocking him out! I love knocking people out, it’s what I love to do. That’s what the fans want. I love submission, jiu-jitsu is my favorite sport by far, but knocking people out is the best feeling. The fans, they do want to see a submission from me because I knock everyone out.”

Additionally, he surprised fans by revealing the jiu-jitsu was his sport of choice over more obvious options in striking.

The MMA community has been calling to action O’Malley’s prowess if the fight goes to the ground. He has doubled down that his grappling in the division is just as high caliber as his striking.

“I think ultimately if I go out there and knock him out the way I plan, it’s gonna be way more exciting than if I go out there and choke him.”

Marlon Vera has never been finished in his UFC career and has famed durability under the bright lights of the cage. ‘Sugar’ Sean would separate himself from the pack in more ways than one, by being the first man to stop ‘Chito’. MMA fans look forward to his third fight in 2020, and a possible highlight-reel finish to match.