“They’re Stealing Money From Fighters” – Gearing Up for First Title Shot, Sean O’Malley Levels Heinous Accusations on MMA Managers Before UFC 292

‘Suga’ strikes again! UFC bantamweight star Sean O’Malley is known for his unfiltered opinions on the fight game. Recently, he has been making headlines with his unfettered jabs at the ironic state of affairs in MMA’s management. A free agent himself, ‘Suga’, has been taking care of his own management for over a month now.

Notably, in a recent interview, the #2 bantamweight once again lashed out at MMA managers for their hypocrisies. To expose the misleading practices carried out by fighters’ managers, ‘Suga’ revealed an intriguing side to the post-fight conundrums that fighters have to face – just to get their hard-earned money snagged away! While he’s all set to make his title shot debut at UFC 292, O’Malley’s heinous accusations leave a bitter taste among UFC lovers. But what is UFC’s ‘Suga’ so upset about?

Sean O’Malley unveils the dark side of fighter management

Sean O’Malley recently sat down with eminent MMA journalist Aaron Bronsteter. During his discussion with the journalist, ‘Suga’ spoke volumes about his upcoming title fight against Aljamain Sterling. The bout is going to be hosted at the UFC 292 PPV at TD Garden, in Boston, Massachusetts. 

Ahead of his clash, the #2 bantamweight told Bronsteter that being a champ was never one of his primary goals. Moreover, he also labeled his rival Sterling as the “bantamweight GOAT.” Considering ‘Funk Master’s star-studded records in the division, ‘Suga’s praise is pretty apt. The #6 UFC pound-for-pound fighter boasts the most successful consecutive title defenses in the UFC’s Bantamweight history.

But aside from his UFC title shot, there’s something else that’s been bothering O’Malley for a while now. He feels that MMA managers are taking undue advantage of fighters. How? Well, ‘Suga’s frustration with MMA managers boiled over as he stated, “They’re stealing money from fighters. They’re taking percentages of these guys’ bonuses – that really pisses me off to be honest.” 

O’Malley’s sentiments highlight a serious concern within the MMA community, where fighters put their bodies on the line for lucrative bonuses, only to see a portion of their earnings slip away due to managerial actions.

A matter close to Sean O’Malley’s heart that drives him ‘crazy’

The bantamweight standout further elaborated on the issue, saying, “You go out there and win a bonus – you have a war – you get $50,000. And these managers are trying to take a percentage of that?” The frustration in his words underscores the magnitude of the issue for fighters – who work tirelessly to earn every dollar.

While the #2 ‘Suga’ is gearing up for his title shot against ‘Aljo’, it’s clear that his concern about the actions of MMA managers weighs heavily on his mind. Likewise, he emphasized, “Not a lot of things drive me crazy – not a lot of things get under my skin and make me mad. [But] that does!”

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These pointed words convey the deep-rooted frustration and anger he feels toward the alleged exploitation of fighters by their own management. As UFC’s ‘Suga’ prepares to step into the Octagon for one of the most important fights of his career. His outspoken stance against these practices sheds light on a dark side of the sport that demands attention. In the meantime, his rival has already laid out his plans for O’Malley’s welcome to the Octagon.

What do you think of Sean O’Malley’s arguments? Do you agree with the #2 Bantamweight’s opinions? Share your thoughts in the comments below!

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