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In a recently uploaded video on his YouTube channel, the UFC bantamweight fighter Sean O’Malley has made a claim about Conor McGregor being the G.O.A.T. in UFC. Sean O’Malley has an exciting MMA career and a similarly interesting hairstyle as well. MMA fans usually see O’Malley rocking an exciting hairstyle ahead of his fights and would expect him to follow the tradition. .

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Sean O’Malley has a tough fight ahead at UFC 280. ‘Sugar’ is pitted against the former UFC bantamweight champion, Petr Yan. While many fans might not give the ‘Sugar’ a chance of winning, the American is determined to prove them wrong.

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Sean O’Malley calls Conor McGregor the G.O.A.T.

The UFC fighter uploaded a video with a caption that explains the theme explicitly. Significantly, Sean O’Malley talked about the recent sparring videos of Conor McGregor.

He commented on the same, “He’s [Conor McGregor] never not looked sharp.” Following that, he came in defense of McGregor and stated that “he looked pretty good against Poirier until he broke his foot.”

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The number 12 ranked bantamweight fighter made a subsequent claim on the G.O.A.T. in UFC and declared McGregor fit to hold that title.

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Sean O’Malley recalled Conor McGregor’s career in UFC and specifically his bought against Dustin Poirier and called it “crazy“.

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Subsequently, he said, “It just shows you. That’s why that motherf**ker is so big. Just his character at the beginning was so fun and entertaining. He’s the G.O.A.T.”

The 27-year-old further stated that it would be hard to declare the G.O.A.T. based on the skill set. But O’Malley is clear about his choice when it comes to the fighter who blew up the sport.

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He asserted, “When it comes to who’s the G.O.A.T., who really blew up the sport, who took it to the next level, who was the most entertaining, who captivated the most people, Conor’s the G.O.A.T.”

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He concluded the conversation by commenting that “there’s not even anyone that close.

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Sean O’Malley’s upcoming bout at UFC 280

Many fans were left scratching their heads when Sean O’Malley vs Petr Yan was announced as the main card fight for UFC 280. While Yan’s last 4 UFC fights have been championship fights, O’Malley might prove a tricky fight for him.

The Russian holds a professional record of 16-3. Actually, both of his UFC losses came against the current bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling. Fans will be hoping to see the ‘No Mercy’ complete the trilogy fight against Sterling.

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Sean ‘Sugar’ O’Malley also holds an impressive record of 15-1. He is currently on a three-fight win streak and thus may threaten to become Yan’s biggest obstacle to claiming a championship fight.

What do you think of the comments made by Sean O’Malley? Do you agree with the statement he made? Let us know in the comments below.

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