In a recent interview on the OverDogs Podcast, Jon Jones, the current UFC heavyweight titleholder, expressed his immense excitement and admiration for the new UFC bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley. Jones sees O’Malley as a potential big star for the promotion, drawing parallels between his career trajectory and that of the legendary Conor McGregor.
Describing O’Malley as someone who possesses the “look,” Jones praised his raw and authentic talent, along with his inspiring rags-to-riches story that resonates with fans, especially in the United States. Jones eagerly awaits O’Malley’s progress and is genuinely intrigued by how far he can go in the sport.
Although Jones initially predicted that Aljamain Sterling would defeat O’Malley in their matchup, O’Malley surpassed all expectations with a second-round TKO victory, claiming the 135-pound belt at UFC 292 in Boston. This impressive performance has solidified Jones’ belief in O’Malley’s potential for greatness.
Recognizing O’Malley’s youthfulness and room for growth, Jones anticipates that he will continue to make significant strides in his skills and longevity in the sport. Despite typically favoring wrestlers in such matchups, Jones was thoroughly impressed by O’Malley’s dominance over Sterling, acknowledging that O’Malley possesses the qualities of a complete package.
Jones’s enthusiasm for O’Malley’s career is evident as he eagerly plans to tune in to O’Malley’s future pay-per-view events, fully invested in witnessing his continued success in the coming years.
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