The bantamweight number 1 contender, Sean O’Malley, has huge news for his fans. The fan-favorite fighter has recently signed a big brand new 8-fights deal with the UFC. O’Malley’s rise to fame was rapid and he remained unbeaten in his first five fights. Moreover, he secured his position as the number 1 contender with a win over Petr Yan in his last fight. This has led to UFC giving him a new contract, recognizing his talent and potential.
Recently, O’Malley spoke out against the Power Slap League, claiming that he can’t look at the sport. Despite these comments, it seems that the relationship between him and UFC president Dana White remains unaffected. This is evidenced by the new contract he has received from the UFC. Moreover, this isn’t the first time he has spoken about Power Slap League.
It is not yet clear when ‘Sugar’ will be able to fight for the title. As there are reports that the current champion, Aljamain Sterling, wants to fight Henry Cejudo. However, with his new contract in place, it is only a matter of time before O’Malley gets his chance to fight for the title. Fans are eagerly waiting for this exciting fight and it promises to be a thrilling match-up.
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O’Malley is happy with compromising one thing in his UFC contract
Sean O’Malley’s recent comments about his contract negotiations have been making waves in the MMA community. He stated that he received a “gracious contract” that he is proud of after negotiations with the UFC. O’Malley emphasized that he played a significant role in the negotiations, which he says is reflected in the outcome. Furthermore, he believes that he could not have received such a favorable contract if he had used a manager to negotiate for him.
On his YouTube channel, he said, “I tried to get it, you know pay-per-view points not being the champ, didn’t fly, but I will say I did resign with the UFC.”
In his comments, O’Malley reveals that he did not receive pay-per-view points despite not being the champion. However, he states that he is still happy with the contract he got. Moreover, he also states that the UFC is fair at paying fighters what they earn. The fighter feels that he is in a good position with the UFC and that his relationship with the organization is strong.
Overall, Sean O’Malley seems very happy with the outcome of the contract negotiations. He believes that he has earned the amount that he is being paid, and that the UFC is fair in paying fighters based on what they have earned. This news is sure to excite O’Malley’s fans, as he continues to be a rising star in the MMA world. With his new contract in place, it will be interesting to see what he accomplishes in the future and how he continues to grow as a fighter.
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Sean O’Malley reveals his UFC contract details
Sean O’Malley recently shared some details about his recent UFC contract, revealing that he signed for eight fights. This is a typical number for UFC fighters, with contracts usually ranging from six to eight fights. O’Malley mentioned that the UFC often signs fighters for more fights to lock them in, but that they are also fair in their dealings with fighters.
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‘Sugar’ stated he has never out-fought a contract before and has always been able to renegotiate before the end of the contract term. Overall, the #1 bantamweight contender’s comments about his UFC contract are intriguing. It will be interesting to see how he performs in his next eight fights and if he is able to renegotiate his contract in the future. Regardless, O’Malley is sure to be a star in the UFC for years to come. What do you think? Let us know in the comments below.
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