The entire MMA community has seen UFC bantamweight champion Sean OโMalley and UFC superstar Conor McGregorโs back and forth online. Well, โSugaโ has recently expressed concern about Conor McGregorโs current state. During a recent interview, OโMalley suggested he might attempt to trash McGregor anymore for a solid reason.
Sean OโMalley recently sat down for a conversation on the Full Send Podcast ahead of the historic UFC 306. During their discussion, one of the hosts brought up OโMalleyโs situation with Conor McGregor. The co-host asked โSugaโ how he felt about McGregor just turning on him when all he did was give respect.ย ย
It’s past the point for me to want to talk shit…it’s more sad, it’s honestly f***ing sad to see someone like that… I don’t need to throw stabs at him anymore, he needs help, he needs f***ing help.
Sean OโMalley via The Full Send Podcast
OโMalley once looked up to McGregor as a role model. However, the dynamic between them changed when โThe Notoriousโ mixed โSugaโ in with Ryan Garcia to thrash them online. This came after โKing Ryโ was caught taking ostarine, something OโMalley also tested positive for in the past.ย
Recently, OโMalley openly made a bold claim about the UFC double champion. He believes McGregorโs frustration and bitterness are fueled by watching someone else take the spotlight he once owned. Though McGregor started the beef, he has not addressed โSugaโ in recent months.
Meanwhile, OโMalley used his possible future fight against Umar Nurmagomedov to taunt McGregor. He said McGregor could never beat Khabib Nurmagomedov, but he would defeat โThe Young Eagleโ to have a win over a Dagestani fighter finally. This would be OโMalleyโs attempt to one-up the Irish superstar.
Conor McGregorโs coach addresses โjealousyโ accusations from Sean OโMalley
Recently, Sean OโMalley made waves by accusing Conor McGregor of being โjealous and bitterโ due to his rising success. OโMalley mentioned that McGregor, who has been on a losing streak, exhibits jealousy toward him. This is particularly because OโMalley has defended his titleโsomething McGregor never did during his time as champion.
OโMalley also expressed disappointment, hoping he never becomes as bitter as he perceives McGregor to be. John Kavanagh, McGregorโs longtime coach, recently responded to the situation during an exclusive conversation with Lucky Block.
Instead of directly responding with hostility, Kavanagh downplayed the tensions. He implied that the media and fans might amplify the situation more than the fighters themselves.
I’ll be a hundred percent honest, I don’t follow the sport all that closely in terms of the drama stuff… As for these kinds of soundbites, and this fighter said that I don’t really click on any of those articles, so I don’t really know what Sean is saying, but I wish him all the best.
John Kavanagh via Lucky Block
Despite the feud, OโMalley hopes McGregor can turn things around and get the help he needs. He has consistently emphasized that McGregor significantly influenced his career, even though they are now trading barbs publicly. Recent reports suggest the Irishman will return next year, whereas OโMalley will defend his title at UFC 306.