Reigning UFC bantamweight champion ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley believes Snoop Dogg played a big role in his rise from MMA standout to bonafide superstar.
In 2017, the iconic hip-hop star was on hand when O’Malley made a memorable appearance on Dana White’s Contender Series. Facing Alfred Khashakyan, ‘Sugar’ delivered a captivating performance, scoring a highlight-reel-worthy knockout with only 45 seconds left in the fight. Following the finish, Snoop Dogg famously yelled O’Malley’s name over and over again which helped add a level of hype behind his inevitable UFC debut.
Earlier this week, O’Malley sat down for an interview with The Breakfast Club and acknowledged that the viral moment helped boost his stardom.