Sean O’Malley claims that Conor McGregor reached out to him personally after his big win at UFC 292.
McGregor initially praised O’Malley via his X profile, applauding “Suga” for doing exactly what he said he was going to – much like the Irishman himself. He even likened O’Malley’s win to his own against Jose Aldo, which earned him the featherweight title at the time.
“Look at O’Malley saying the same thing, ‘I’m going to be as big as Conor’. Then, he goes out and does the exact same f*cking thing I’m doing, to make [himself] as big as Conor,” McGregor wrote. “You get me? It’s just f*cking madness… It’s mad to see to be honest.
“What way did the f*cking finish go? It was almost identical, in the main event, and, I don’t know. It’s crazy, big respect. I might’ve not read the whole book, but I know a few pages lad. That can’t be denied.”
O’Malley headlined UFC 292 against Aljamain Sterling, challenging for the latter’s 135-pound title. In the second round, O’Malley pulled off a highlight-reel knockout victory for the ages, earning himself the first title of his UFC career and beginning his reign as bantamweight king.
Speaking on The Pat McAfee Show this week, O’Malley revealed that McGregor actually sent him a direct message via Instagram. The Dana White’s Tuesday Night Contender Series alumni revealed he suggested the pair fight on the same UFC card later this year. However, McGregor did not reply with a direct answer.
“I’m really hoping so. I actually, Conor messaged me on Instagram for the first time yesterday (Monday), he said ‘baby we did it.’ I said ‘we sure f*****g’ did.’ I said ‘you main eventing in December, I’m co-main eventing?’ All he replied was ‘shot caller.’ I don’t know what that means, but I feel like I kind of do. I’m hoping that’s a yes in f*****g Irish,” O’Malley said (via BJPenn.com).
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