UFC star pokes Conor McGregor and talks about popularity: ‘He’s jealous’

From his 18 wins and just one defeat, Sean O’Malley, charismatic (61.2kg) bantamweight champion of the UFC, does not hide his meteoric rise in the organization. In a recent interview with ‘Raw Talk’, the American harshly criticized the former champion Conor McGregorsuggesting the Irishman may be jealous of his success.

“I think there was a lot of jealousy. People like that, with such a big ego, see what’s happening. He’s starting to get pushed out, I’m starting to move up. It’s like there’s no other reason for him to talk about me. I never said anything other than praising him. Conor wanted me to sign with their management company, I didn’t want to. I don’t know,” O’Malley said.

The American’s words echo at a time of great expectations for his career. At 29 years old, O’Malley finds himself at the top of the bantamweight division and is preparing for his first title defense, in a rumored clash against Merab Dvalishvili. His irreverent style and striking look made him one of the most popular figures in the world. UFCattracting public and media attention.

On the other side, Conor McGregor, once the biggest media phenomenon in the history of MMA, seeks to regain his place at the top of the organization. After a hiatus of almost three years, the Irishman is preparing to return to the octagon at UFC 303, in a duel against michael chandler.

McGregor, who has already transcended the limits of MMA and even participated in films, seeks to regain the glory that established him as one of the greatest fighters of all time.

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