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Sean O’Malley “I’m Not a Quitter” Why the UFC Athlete Won’t Drop Cannabis Ahead of UFC 316

Sean O’Malley, the UFC’s technicolor bantamweight athlete, has been making headlines for his supposed lifestyle overhaul ahead of his highly anticipated rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316. Reports swirled that O’Malley had ditched marijuana and video games to sharpen his focus for the title match. But in a recent interview, O’Malley set the record straight.

Spa Days, Puzzles, and a Little Pot: Inside Sean O’Malley’s Fight Camp

Speaking to Jon Anik, of the UFC, ‘Suga’ Sean O’Malley admitted:

“I would quit cannabis, but I’m not a quitter, so no, not that … I believe it will play a role.