Sean O’Malley recognizes Umar Nurmagomedov as a tough competitor in the bantamweight division. However, he is confident that he could emerge victorious if he were to fight the unbeaten Dagestani fighter in the Octagon.
Following Nurmagomedov’s expression of disappointment about O’Malley being considered the top fighter in the division after defeating Cory Sandhagen in Abu Dhabi, ‘Sugar’ responded on his TimboSugarShow podcast with coach Tim Welch. While he praised Nurmagomedov, O’Malley firmly believes he has what it takes to knock out the undefeated contender.
O’Malley also views a potential victory over Nurmagomedov as an opportunity to outshine Conor McGregor, with whom he has been engaged in a recent feud. By conquering a member of the Nurmagomedov family, O’Malley thinks he could surpass McGregor in terms of popularity and achievements.
McGregor’s well-known rivalry with Khabib Nurmagomedov, Umar’s cousin, is a prominent storyline in the UFC. Despite only facing off once in the Octagon, their animosity remains a highly discussed topic. McGregor frequently takes jabs at Khabib on social media and during interviews.
