Combat sports, like many other disciplines, has amassed fans from all walks of life. People discuss sporting events with vigor and awe. They take pride in the accomplishments of these athletes and acknowledge the incredible training and discipline it takes to achieve greatness in these fields. Recently, the MMA world witnessed a major upset. Sean O’Malley, beat the UFC Bantamweight Champion Aljamain Sterling to claim his throne. 

The second-round TKO at UFC 292 signaled the reign of a new champion in the bantamweight division. As fans took to all channels to record their excitement, the news also caught the eye of one MMA enthusiast who himself happens to be a renowned athlete. The tweet shared by the NFL quarterback who plays for the Baltimore Ravens’ reinforced O’Malley’s superiority and his achievements.

Sean O’Malley receives his accolades from a renowned sportsperson

In a tweet that said, “O’melly Like dat”, NFL Quarterback Lamar Jackson very succinctly praised Sean O’Malley. The Baltimore Ravens Quarterback, like many other athletes and fans seems to be an MMA enthusiast taking to the popular social media platform to quickly register his acknowledgment of ‘Sugar’s achievements. It is one thing to have fans appreciate you. But his identity as an established athlete adds another layer of meaning to O’Malley’s influence.

Lamar Jackson himself is no stranger to accolades. At 21, he was the youngest NFL quarterback to start a playoff game. He also earned the spot of the NFL’s highest-earning player at the time of signing when he received a five-year contract with the Ravens for 260 million dollars. This interdisciplinary acknowledgment reminds us that hard work and perseverance have an impact on people regardless of their stature. With this tweet, the sporting world once again showcased how sports transcends boundaries.

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The upset that shook the Bantamweight division

Ahead of the fight at UFC 292, the crowd declared a clear favorite at the press conference. While being interviewed by Joe Rogan, the onlookers seemed to be hostile towards the then-champion Aljamain Sterling. On that day, a confident Sean O’Malley reassured his fans, “Boston! Are you ready to watch me knock this dude out?”. Since the interviews, events have reflected Sean O’Malley’s hard work and confidence. At the title fight, after a regular first round, ‘Sugar’ upped the ante as he felled ‘The Funkmaster’ with a well-timed right hand that saw him to the ground. 

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Following up with a volley of hammer fists, Sean O’Malley sealed his sweet victory by TKO. Praises flew in from different directions, even from the likes of ‘The Last Stylebender’, Israel Adesanya who picked ‘Sugar’ as his favorite, even before the match had begun. It is pleasant to see sporting figures appreciating each other, developing this implicit bond and web of connection. As ‘Sugar’ tries to expand his legacy, fans will be eager to see who his next conquest will be.

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