Fans recently reacted after Sean O'Malley disclosed that he has decided to remove all social media until his next fight. The former bantamweight champion is looking to regain the title and bounce back from his unanimous decision loss to Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC 306.
'Sugar' has been active on social media, especially considering he also has his own podcast that discusses upcoming fights and headlines in the sport. Championship Rounds posted a quote from O'Malley's Instagram account, in which he stated that deleting the apps in the new year would allow him to devote all his attention to his family and career:
"2025, I am deleting all my social medias off my phone until my next fight. My team will be running my socials. We will still make content but I just need a detox from my phone. Going to focus on reaching my full potential as an athlete and a fighter."
Check out Championship Rounds' post featuring Sean O'Malley's comments below:
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Fans took to the comment section and shared their thoughts on the former bantamweight champion taking a hiatus from social media. Some commended him for getting more serious about his preparation, while other took a jibe by saying O'Malley taking a break from social media isn't significant:
"Props to him and hope it helps him improve."
"Bro been watching Topuria"
"Social media and Merab broke this overrated stoner"
What is Sean O'Malley's MMA record?
Despite announcing that he will be taking a hiatus from social media ahead of his next fight, it's important to note that Sean O'Malley has an impressive MMA record.
O'Malley earned his UFC contract following a knockout win on Dana White's 'Contender Series' and currently boasts an 18-2-1 record. Although he is devoting his time to improving as a fighter, he's likely to work extensively on his wrestling, which Merab Dvalishvili was able to utilize to his advantage when he defeated him at Noche UFC 306.
The 30-year-old is coming off his title fight loss and is still currently the No.1 ranked bantamweight, so a win can definitely earn him another title shot.
Check out a clip of Sean O'Malley's post-fight celebration after defeating Aljamain Sterling to become new bantamweight champion below: