Sean OโMalley has established himself as one of the biggest superstars in the current UFC roster. His vast appeal makes for some interesting collaborations every now and then. The bantamweight champion is a true showman and knows how to get the attention of fight fans. The master of self-promotion recently got an opportunity to train with NFL team Arizona Cardinals.ย
The UFC posted the clips of the meeting on their social media as a collaborative promotion between two sporting companies. In the video, OโMalley received his training at his hometown team. Fans observed โSugaโ working out with Cardinals QB Kyler Murray while donning the clubโs shirt. As expected the bantamweight champion looked smaller in size in comparison to the NFL superstars.ย
It’s funny coz they all just so big and I just feel so small with them.
Sean OโMalley via UFC Official X
They shook hands and posed for photos with everybody holding OโMalleyโs UFC belt. The UFC champion then played football and received some throws. For OโMalley, it was a good refreshment session ahead of his highly anticipated matchup on September 14.ย OโMalley will defend his UFC bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at The Sphere in Las Vegas at UFC 306.ย
Itโs a momentous occasion as the arena hosts its inaugural combat sports event over Mexican Independence Weekend. On top of that, the Sphere is the dream project for Dana White, who has spent over $20 million on it. However, OโMalley has no pressure and is chilling with the Arizona Cardinals.ย
Fans react to Sean OโMalley hanging out with the Arizona Cardinals
Sean OโMalley is an expert when it comes to the world of social media. The bantamweight champion has a massive fan following on Instagram and YouTube. โSugaโ often posts hilarious skits ahead of his fights. His current online skit-war with opponent Merab Dvalishvili is a fan favorite.ย
As a result, for UFC, promoting a bankable superstar like OโMalley is a top priority. The collaboration with the Cardinals and Kyler Murray will surely capture attention on the internet. Here are some reactions to OโMalleyโs recent visit to the NFL team from Arizona.
As expected, many fans were shocked to see Sean OโMalley collaborating with the Arizona Cardinals. Fans loved the intersections and were rather impressed by OโMalleyโs receiving skills. However, over everything, this made fans more excited about the upcoming mega-fight between him and Dvalishvili.
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