Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley share a mercurial relationship dynamic and former UFC bantamweight champion Aljamain Sterling weighed in on their recent exchange. The pair have often engaged in several clashes on social media despite contending that there’s an element of mutual respect between them.
It all started when O’Malley discussed a recent study by Jeff Novitzky, the Senior Vice President of Athlete Health and Performance for the UFC, on his podcast. The study touched upon the possibility of whether Ostarine, a banned substance, can be transferred through sweat.
Back in 2019, O’Malley was temporarily suspended due to trace amounts of the prohibited substance found in his system. ‘Suga’ correlated the study with the trace level found in his system which seemingly triggered a derisive reaction from Conor McGregor.
That reaction was enough to provoke a fiery response from O’Malley, who called the Irishman “a b*tch” and a “drug addict.” While he clarified that he’s still a fan of ‘The Notorious’, he asserted that the former UFC two-division champion isn’t in the “GOAT” discussions anymore.
Check out the exchange below:
Sterling, who dropped the bantamweight strap to O’Malley at UFC 292, reacted to the exchange in an Instagram post by MMA Fighting, seemingly hurling a verbal dig at ‘Suga’, writing:
“Calling out [people] that use PEDs shouldn’t offend you.”
Check out Sterling’s reaction below:
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Earlier this year, Conor McGregor lambasted O’Malley in a tweet aimed at boxing star Ryan Garcia amid reports of the boxer failing drug tests. The Irishman referenced O’Malley’s struggle with the same banned substance.
The comment from one of his “idols” made O’Malley shed his adoration for the Irish star and fire back with equal force. However, McGregor later clarified that the attack on O’Malley was merely a ricochet of his frustration over Garcia’s failed test.
Check out the video below: