Sean O’Malley (Image Credit: Getty Images)
The former UFC bantamweight champion has been making waves in the octagon for years. Known for his colorful hair and knockout power, Sean O’Malley has become a fan favorite. But recently, he dropped some sour news that’s left his supporters feeling a bit deflated.
In a candid reveal, while talking to FULL SEND MMA, O’Malley shared that he’s facing a significant setback. The fighter sustained a major injury that could sideline him for quite a while. It’s not just a minor bump or bruise we’re talking about here.
“I have surgery on Oct. 3… I tore my labrum 10 weeks ago… I tore my left labrum in my hip. That’s the only reason I’m gonna be out for so long. This surgery should only take like two months to come back from, then a couple months recovery. A year is a long time, could be six to eight months… You never know,” said O’Malley.
While discussing his layoff, O’Malley couldn’t help but express his lingering sadness about his recent title loss to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. It’s clear the defeat still stings. But as he puts it, “time heals.” That’s some solid perspective from a guy facing both physical and emotional hurdles.
This layoff could be a double-edged sword for O’Malley. Sure, it’s a setback in his climb to the top. But it also gives him time to heal properly and come back stronger. Many fighters rush their return and end up worse off. This may eventually be his silver lining amidst the dark clouds.
Sean O’Malley Apologises To Fans After Loss To Merab Dvalishvili
O’Malley entered 2024 riding high, aiming to reach Conor McGregor-level fame. But the fight at Sphere in Las Vegas changed everything. Merab Dvalishvili dominated the 25-minute bout, repeatedly taking O’Malley down and controlling him. The result was a unanimous decision loss for the ‘Suga’
Sean O’Malley addressed his defeat on his podcast in a refreshingly honest moment. He admitted to a classic case of overconfidence. It’s not often we hear fighters be so candid about their shortcomings.
“I think it’s good to be confident in your skills, but I overpromised and underdelivered. That was the first thing that went through my head. Like, f*ck,” said O’Malley.
VIDEO: NFL Fans Are Upset With Tom Brady’s Interesting Outfit Choice For His FOX Broadcasting Debut On Sunday
Tom Brady (Photo via Fox/Twitter)
Just over 19 months have passed since seven-time Super Bowl winner Tom Brady announced he was retiring from the NFL, and somehow he is back.
Brady will make his long-awaited broadcast debut when he joins lead play-by-play announcer Kevin Burkhardt in the FOX booth for “America’s Game of the Week.”
The Cleveland Browns host the Dallas Cowboys for the nationally televised Week 1 game. Erin Andrews will be the sideline reporter, and feature contributor Tom Rinaldi will also join Burkhardt and Brady on the weekly NFL broadcasts.
Tom Brady already has fans upset hours before his debut.
On Sunday, Brady, who is replacing Greg Olsen inside FOX’s No. 1 announcing booth in 2024, joined FOX’s NFL Sunday to preview his broadcasting debut.
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