Within the UFC, a roster of superstars has emerged, achieving both triumph and recognition. Among them, Conor McGregor’s reputation looms large, having bolstered the brand’s popularity. Now, Sean O’Malley’s victory in the bantamweight title clash with Aljamain Sterling during UFC 292 has ignited conversations regarding his prospects for ascending to superstardom, reminiscent of McGregor’s journey. Now this idea is also endorsed by heavyweight champion Jon Jones.
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Jon Jones Draws Parallel Between Sean O’Malley and Conor McGregor
Freshly crowned bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley envisions himself nearing the level of fame Conor McGregor attained, indicating his rise within the UFC’s spotlight. In a recent interview on “Kanpai Pandas” episode 5, Jon Jones made a guest appearance. He was asked about the next potential standout and the one who intrigues him the most.
He replied, “I’m with the majority of the community, I’m excited most for Sean O’Malley. I’m excited about him. And I think he has the looks that remind me a lot of McGregor. He is raw and authentic. He has the kind of rags to riches story that everyone appreciates especially in this country. I like him and I really want to see how far he can take the things he is still young enough and he can really make those leaps and bounds in this game to be around for a long time.”
Jones is thoroughly impressed, and he expressed his intention to place bets on him and remain a dedicated viewer of his pay-per-view events. He’s excited to witness his journey unfold and firmly believes that he represents the UFC’s future. And like many UFC fans he too see this will be “Suga” era.
O’Malley’s marketable charisma stands out, especially in the wake of Conor McGregor’s absence. The UFC community has been yearning for a figure to step into the ambassador role, and O’Malley fits the bill. While other UFC stars are famous, O’Malley possesses a unique quality that could propel him to authentic superstardom, drawing massive crowds to arenas.
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