Colby Covington, known for his trash-talking and controversial persona, recently surprised fans by praising fellow UFC fighter Sean O’Malley. In an appearance on The Rush Podcast with Las Vegas Raiders superstar Maxx Crosby, Covington had this to say about O’Malley:
“I don’t have any friends in the UFC besides maybe like Sean O’Malley is cool. I respect that kid a lot. He’s not afraid to dye his hair and care what people think of him. He puts his hair pink, he doesn’t give a sh*t. He doesn’t care. He goes out there and shows them who he is. He’s an all-time great, he’s undefeated, he’s the champion of the world in the bantamweight division.”
Covington continued, emphasizing O’Malley’s unique approach:
“I just like his style, I think he has great style. He brings something unique to the business that a lot of these fighters don’t do. A lot of these guys are just fighters. ‘I’m gonna show up, I’m gonna fight.’ They have no intellectual depth. They have no thinking where they are more than just a fighter. They can sell these fights, they can create business for the UFC, so that’s what Sean does and that’s why I respect him.”
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As for Covington, he recently faced Leon Edwards for the UFC welterweight title, and despite the loss, he remains a prominent figure in the sport. Whether you love him or hate him, there’s no denying that Covington’s praise for
O’Malley adds an interesting twist to the ongoing drama in the UFC.
What’s Next For Sean O’Malley?
Who are Sean O’Malley and Colby Covington potentially fighting next? Sean O’Malley last fought on March 9, defeating Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera in a one-sided unanimous decision to defend his UFC bantamweight title for the first time.
O’Malley initially called out featherweight champion Ilia Topuria before re-focusing on the number one contender at 135 pounds, Merab Dvalishvili. Dvalishvili has continuously called out O’Malley in pursuit of securing a title shot later this year.
Although it’s unconfirmed by the UFC, the Georgian will likely be next in line for a chance to become the bantamweight champion.
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