USADA has left the chatroom with the UFC, leading to a noticeable trend among fighters showing off bulkier physiques. Bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is the latest to showcase his enhanced physique in a recent post. With the exit of USADA, fans have been raising suspicions regarding fighters with remarkable physical transformations, and that too in such a short time, and O’Malley was also not spared from such accusations.
“Suga” is set to defend͏ his ban͏tamweight title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299. This will also mark the fighter’s inaugural title defense since winning the belt in August 2023. Meanwhile, the fans were taken aback by “Suga’s” newly ͏sculpted physique and decided to throw a few jibes at him.
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Fans suspect foul play as Sean O’Malley flaunts ripped physique
Sean O’Malley has become quite a force in his division, standing tall at 5 feet 11 inches. His stature already gives him a significant advantage over his opponents in the weight class. In a recent Instagram post showcasing his physique, the fighter appears absolutely shredded. Fans were taken aback by the dramatic transformation and his appearance has generated quite a buzz.
Some of the comments by the fans are as follows:-
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Starting off, one of the fans joked that with that buffed physique O’Malley might move to the middleweight division.
buddy moving up to middleweight i see
Another fan took a jibe at the champ, saying that since USADA left, every fighter is turning bigger, referencing former champion Vitor Belfort who has tested positive for PEDs in the past.
Usada left and every ufc fighter turns into vitor
Moreover, one of the fans reminded him of his defeat against Marlon Vera.
All that and couldn’t win Marlon Vera
Even prominent fitness influencer and bodybuilder Noel Deyzel commented on O’Malley’s physique.
Looking good bro
More and more fans kept bringing up USADA which parted ways with the UFC this year.
Welcome to the UNADA era
Last but not least, one of the fans stated that as soon as “Suga” heard about the absence of USADA he was locked in
Sean heard USADA was not around anymore and had to lock in rq
Judging by the reactions of the fans it can be understood that they have diverse opinions on O’Malley’s chiseled physique. Some of the fans insinuated that he was juiced, while others appreciated his buff physique. Nonetheless, O’Malley’s build might be because he wants to lock horns against featherweight contender Ilia Topuria.
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O’Malley targeting champion vs. champion showdown with Ilia Topuria?
Sean O’Malley and Ilia Topuria have been on each other’s throats for quite some time now. Topuria through X (formerly Twitter) claimed that he asked the UFC for a fight with “Suga” but was denied citing that O’Malley would bring less PPV and he is only famous among teenagers. In response, the bantamweight champion claimed that he is the PPV king and needs some rest.
O’Malley further claimed that he did not understand Topuria’s reluctance to fight him. “Something I’ve never understood: I’m clearly, whether you guys f*cking agree or not, UFC thinks so, I’m potentially a massive star. I’m a star already, and if Ilia thinks I’m an easy fight, who’s a bigger fight than me? Conor would be a bigger fight, yes. Conor is not going to fight Ilia,” said O’Malley on the TimboSugarShow.
Down in the conversation, O’Malley claimed that if the Spaniard defeated Alexander Volkanovski then there would be a champ-champ match.“If he goes out there and beats Volk, and I go out there and beat ‘Chito,’ that fight’s happening next.”
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