5 things every Sean O'Malley fan needs to know

#2. Sean O'Malley has a podcast called 'The Timbo Sugarshow'

The Timbo Sugar Show podcast [Image credit: Cyberspace and Time]

Sean O'Malley runs a podcast with his friend and coach Tim Welch on social media. On their podcast, called The Timbo Sugar Show, O'Malley discusses a plethora of trending topics with Welch. From lifestyle, recreational drugs, and humor to gaming, MMA, and even the UFC - the podcast features it all.

Ep. 9 RIP Mac Miller-In this episode Timbo and Sugar talk about some Fort Nite, UFC 228, Mac Miller, Thoughts during fight camp, staying present during practice, and fan questions. https://t.co/Ah9teYnHo8

— Timbo Sugarshow Podcast (@TimboSugarshow) November 23, 2018

The official website describes the podcast as:

"The Timbo Sugar Show is on a mission to positively impact the minds and bodies of today’s youth and young at heart by spreading the word about the importance of health and wellness."

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#1. Conor McGregor is a massive inspiration for Sean O'Malley

Sean O'Malley at the UFC 248 media day [Image credit: Las Vegas Review-Journal]

Sean O'Malley has some similarities with UFC superstar Conor McGregor. The UFC bantamweight likes to dress up, isn't afraid of offending his co-athletes, and has risen to fame riding on his talent. But contrary to what some MMA fans believe, he isn't mimicking 'Notorious'.

Ahead of UFC 264, where Sean O'Malley shared the card with Conor McGregor, he revealed how he had found inspiration in the Irishman's rise to fame. He said:

"I think the first time I watched him (McGregor) fight was against Max Holloway. There’s just something about him like, damn, I want to watch him fight again, I want to continue to watch. I’ve watched every single interview he’s ever done. I’ve watched all of his fights, multiple times. I love the way he carries himself."

However, Sean O'Malley corrected the fight fans who believed he was trying to copy the Irishman. 'Sugar' said:

"A lot of people say that I try to be like Conor. You can have two people that have similar personalities. [People say], ‘Oh you try to dress like Conor, you try to fight like Conor, you try to act like Conor, talk like Conor’ — that’s not true at all. I definitely have taken bits and pieces and learned from him, which is the smart thing to do. Learn from someone who is that successful and doing that well. But yeah he’s definitely inspired me a ton. The way he carries himself. The way he handles pressure. The way he goes into these big fights. I’ve learned a lot from him."

If there's one attribute that Sean O'Malley shares with Conor McGregor, it's becoming a polarizing figure in the UFC in a short amount of time. Over four years that he's been in the UFC, O'Malley has been called out multiple times by many top-ranked bantamweights. He seems to be the new money fight in the division, pulling in pay-per-views no matter who he fights.