“Joe Rogan Messaged Me”- Sean O’Malley Lays Bare the Treatment From Kevin Durant, Robert Griffin III, and UFC Commentator After Huge Win at UFC 292

With an impressive second-round TKO win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, Sean O’Malley has propelled himself into the list of top MMA stars. Many of the MMA pundits didn’t think O’Malley would get past Sterling. But O’Malley not only won the match but did it in a spectacular fashion.

This spectacular victory prompted many sports personalities to congratulate the fighter. And since his bantamweight title crowning, O’Malley has been addressing his fans and MMA personalities who took time to congratulate him. Among such star personalities is UFC commentator Joe Rogan. Further, many athletes across sports have messaged O’Malley.

Sean O’Malley on receiving messages from sports personalities

The newly crowned UFC Bantamweight Champion shared the names of personalities who messaged him after the UFC 292 win during episode 249 of the TimboSugarShow. Basking in the glow of his recent victory at UFC 292, O’Malley revealed that he has received messages from some of the biggest names in sports.

These stars include UFC commentator Joe Rogan, NFL star Robert Griffin III, and NBA superstar Kevin Durant. “Joe Rogan has messaged me,” O’Malley said. “Cool, cool. Robert Griffin III messaged me. Kevin Durant tweeted at me. That was cool.”

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Reflecting on his journey from a spectator to the main guy, O’Malley nostalgically recalls, “I remember sitting on the couch, watching SportsCenter on ESPN all the time, looking at the athletes making sick plays. Like knowing, I was like, ‘I can, I could do that, I could do shit like that, I can do, I can fucin’ make plays.”

What’s next for O’Malley?

After his impressive victory at UFC 292, O’Malley made his first call out as a champion, calling out the fighter who has handed him his only MMA loss. O’Malley called out Marlon Vera to settle his score, as he had lost to Vera via first-round TKO.

However, the fighter has changed his stance and recently cautioned Vera to approach their rematch with respect, or else O’Malley will give this opportunity to someone like Henry Cejudo.

Additionally, ‘Sugar’ has revealed his plans to fight boxing champion Gervonta Davis, also highlighting his openness to explore options outside the MMA Octagon. The bantamweight champion said, “I’ll go box Gervonta (Davis). I’ll fight Henry. I’ll wait for Cory. You need to chill out with your f*cking ugly a*s outfits.”

There is no doubt that O’Malley is now one of the most talked-about fighters in the UFC, and he’s not going to let anyone forget it. Who he picks next remains a mystery from now, but the champion has shown his interest in a quick comeback at UFC 296.

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