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Sean O’Malley open to future lightweight clash with UFC star Conor McGregor: ‘That would be legendary’

Undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley has suggested a future pairing with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor at the lightweight limit – after the Dubliner hit out at the titleholder for his prior ostarine use indiscretion.

O’Malley the current undisputed bantamweight gold holder, headlined UFC 299 back in March against Marlon Vera, turning in a one-sided unanimous decision win over the Ecuadorian to successfully defend his title and avenge his sole professional loss.

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As for McGregor, the 34-year-old is slated to headline UFC 303 at the end of June, taking on Michael Chandler in a welterweight grudge match during International Fight Week – following an almost three-year layoff amid a nasty leg injury.