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Sean O’Malley’s Ascent: From Unknown Prospect to UFC Star

Every time the tale of Sean O’Malley is recounted, a caveat need to be included: No matter how much you want to fight and despise school, don’t do what he did. It’s likely not going to work out.

For O’Malley, who left high school midway through his sophomore year because he was fed up with wasting time, everything has turned out quite well. After attending what he described as “sort of a boot camp” to earn his GED, he was kicked out and enrolled in a “alternative high school.” At one time he was also fond of gambling, particularly fond of EU casinos for UK players.