January 10, 2024 2:00 pm ET
Get ready for some big expectations set by UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley this year!
In a recent interview, O’Malley told Megan Olivia that he aims to become the “biggest star in sports – not just combat sports” and be “as big as Conor McGregor” by delivering two impressive performances in 2024. His journey begins with UFC 299 headlining rematch with Marlon Vera.
O’Malley is undoubtedly a popular fighter in the UFC roster, and he’s confident about being bigger than Lionel Messi, Cristiano Ronaldo, or LeBron James. Our “Spinning Back Clique” panel of Danny Segura, Farah Hannoun and Brian “Goze” Garcia shared their thoughts on O’Malley’s claims with host “Gorgeous” George Garcia.
Watch their engaging discussion in the video above and enjoy the full episode of this week’s highlights below on YouTube or in podcast form.
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