Sean O’Malley “Can’t Even See” Dana White’s “Concussion” Venture: “I’ve Been Through Them, I Know How Bad It Is”

Sean O’Malley is fresh of a victory against Petr Yan back at UFC 280. He hasn’t been active in the octagon since his last victory and is looking for his next fight. However, he is quite active on social media and runs his own YouTube channel. Over there he has been quite vocal about his dislike of slap fighting since a long time. What’s more, O’Malley classes it as a dangerous sport that could lead to serious injuries as there is little to no protection for the fighter getting hit. Also, the potential long-term damage to the health of its competitors is quite concerning as all the hits are bringing take on the head. Moreover, this isn’t the first time he has spoken about Power Slap League.

Since its announcement Power Slap League is constantly facing backlash to the point where some fans term it a dangerous sport and are calling for it to be banned. The league has been the subject of numerous debates with some neurologists weighing in as well. Moreover, not just the league but Dana White himself has gotten into quite a lot of trouble after the announcement of the Power Slap League.

Despite the controversy, White remains confident in his new venture and is working hard to succeed. He believes that his tough experience of handling UFC when he first took over will help him with this new venture. Whether or not his vision for Power Slap League will come to fruition remains unclear. However, one thing is certain, the debate around the sport is far from over.

Sean O’Malley talks abut Power Slap League

Sean O’Malley, as per BloodyElbow, has expressed his concerns about Dana White’s Power Slap League. In a recent interview, he calls the idea of professional slap-fighting weird. Sean O’Malley is famous for being bold and outspoken, he does not shy away from speaking his mind. In a similar incident, he candidly speaks about the controversial Slap Fighting league.

He said, “I cannot watch it. I don’t know if it’s—I can’t watch it, because I understand what concussions are? I understand, I’ve been through them, I know how bad it is to do that to your brain. … I can’t even see it.“

O’Malley is a professional UFC fighter and thus he has a deep understanding of head injuries and serious injuries. He understands the damaging effects that repeated blows to the head can have on a person’s health. Perhaps, this might be why he isn’t able to get his head around the league. Even though he is competing in one of the most vicious and gruesome sports, he at least can defend himself against strikes.

Despite this, O’Malley understands that some people might enjoy watching Power Slap League. It remains unclear if Slap fight will actually win over the doubters including some of the UFC fighters. Although some of the UFC fighters are endorsing the new sport, majority are either neutral or not a fan. However, with White at the helm, it surely is in safe hands.

O’Malley on lack of superstars in UFC

The UFC #1 ranked bantamweight believes that there is a serious lack of superstars in the UFC. What’s more, he overlooks Conor McGregor while dwelling on the topic. He goes on to say that Jon Jones might be the closest fighter to being a superstar in the UFC. However, he discusses the uncertainty of Jon Jones’ octagon activity. According to him, you can’t count on the former UFC light heavyweight champion to consistently fight inside the octagon.

He said, “Paddy was like, ‘Could he be?’ Then we see his last fight, now he’s getting surgery. He still has potential. He still could be a massive superstar. The only person I can think of is ‘The Sugar Show’ that has the potential to be that motherf*cker.”

‘Sugar Sean’ remains confident in his talent and capabilities. Moreover, he sees himself as a fighter who can bring excitement and energy back to the UFC. He has a unique and flamboyant fighting style that sets him apart from other fighters and is a fan favorite. With his talent, charisma, and determination, O’Malley has the potential to become the next big superstar in the UFC. Do you think UFC has a lack of superstars? Let us know in the comments below.

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