

Sean O’Malley, the rising star in the UFC bantamweight division, is set to face off against the reigning champion, Aljamain Sterling, in what promises to be an electrifying showdown. Recently at UFC 288, Sterling defended his title against Henry Cejudo. As the arena buzzed with excitement, O’Malley entered the octagon. Afterward, the two fighters engaged in an intense staredown and a heated trash talk. The encounter left fans eagerly awaiting the clash between these two formidable fighters.
Sean O’Malley once again made it to the headlines after his actions on Mother’s Day. ‘Sugar’ is very active on his YouTube channel where he consistently posts videos. However, a recent video might have landed O’Malley in trouble with some of his fans.
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Fans lash out at Sean O’Malley for his Mother’s Day gift
The charismatic fighter shared a video on his YouTube channel titled, “Giving my Wife & Mom $100,000 for Mother’s Day.” In the video, O’Malley captured the heartfelt moment as he presented his mother and wife with $50,000. According to him, it was a token of his love and appreciation for the two most important women in his life. But the act of generosity was not without controversy.
Many fans criticized his decision to give money as a gift and questioned the motive behind this gesture. Reactions from fans varied greatly. Some expressed appreciation for O’Malley‘s gesture. Others raised concerns about the need to document it for public consumption.
Some even questioned O’Malley’s intention behind the video, and many others poked fun at him. Here are some of the fan reactions –
Some found it rude.
this is nice but i've always thought giving straight up money as a gift especially to your mom is kind of rude
— emir (@gerizekali62) May 14, 2023
Others mocked him for his act of “goodness”.
gotta love when the cameras are around to catch the act of "goodness"
— a1_humboldt (@A1Humboldt) May 14, 2023
Some even made sarcastic comments.
Mom here’s 50k and I want proof & witnesses I gave it to you
— WaqArain➿ (@tupaci) May 15, 2023
Many even made funny comments.
Gave his mom a POTN bonus 😭😂
— ramenpack (@ramenpack1) May 14, 2023
Good thing they filmed such a genuine moment 😎👌
— professional mma opinions (@prommaopinions) May 14, 2023
While one made a bold remark. They wrote, “You mean he gives dana’s privilege money to his mom.”
You mean he gives dana’s privilege money to his mom
— 8 Year Old Fact Tweeter (@UnsealedComic6) May 14, 2023
Another one was shocked.
HTF can you film yourself giving your mum money !?
— Zaky67 ✊🏼 (@ZMoustachoux) May 14, 2023
The video clearly did not sit well with the fans.
Everyone knows it doesn’t count unless you tape it. She must not be worth a private $50k
— VsAdamSchefter (@SchefterVs) May 14, 2023
Shortly after it went public, the video sparked a lively debate among fans, reflecting mixed sentiments surrounding O’Malley‘s public persona.
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When Sean O’Malley gifted his dad a Rolex!
This is not the first time the 28-year-old has posted videos of gifting his close ones. In April 2022, the American fighter uploaded a video titled – “I GAVE MY DAD A ROLEX”. In the 8-minute-long video, O’Malley gifted an expensive Rolex watch to his father. The gesture touched his father, who reacted in an emotional manner.

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LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 05: Sean O’Malley poses for media during the UFC 248 Ultimate Media Day at UFC APEX on March 5, 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images)
Later, O’Malley continued by giving his brother Daniel a solid gold chain. Finally, his mother received a surprise after seeing everyone else receive gifts. She was given the keys to a brand-new Nissan by the UFC star.
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