Discover how Snoop Dogg played a pivotal role in Sean O’Malley’s journey to UFC stardom. From their iconic commentary to a memorable smoking session, read all about it here.
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| Sean O’Malley credits rapper Snoop Dogg for his rise to UFC stardom. |
| Snoop Dogg provided commentary during O’Malley’s debut on the Contender Series in 2017. |
| O’Malley’s knockout victory in that fight garnered significant attention. |
| He had the opportunity to smoke with Snoop Dogg after the fight. |
| O’Malley recently secured a spectacular knockout win over Aljamain Sterling. |
Sean O’Malley has emerged as one of the most prominent figures in mixed martial arts (MMA) today, and he attributes part of his success to rapper Snoop Dogg.
Snoop Dogg made headlines recently for announcing his decision to quit smoking, but his name resurfaced this week when O’Malley discussed his rise to UFC stardom. Back in 2017, Snoop Dogg provided commentary alongside Uriah Faber during O’Malley’s debut on the Contender Series. This fight marked O’Malley’s official introduction to the world of MMA.
Fortunately, O’Malley emerged victorious in that contest, securing a knockout victory with just 45 seconds remaining in the first round. His performance was nothing short of captivating, prompting an enthusiastic response from Snoop Dogg at the commentating desk. The renowned rapper couldn’t contain his excitement, repeatedly shouting O’Malley’s name and generating even more buzz around the rising star.
During an interview with The Breakfast Club, O’Malley acknowledged the significant impact that moment had on his UFC career. He described it as the beginning of something extraordinary.
“Huge. Massive, massive,” O’Malley said. “It’s crazy how my career has played out. That was the beginning of the craziness. Snoop Dogg is commentating on my fight when I was 21, 22 on the Contender Series.”
“It’s the first time they’ve done it. I knock that dude out, and he yells ‘O’Malley’ like 30 times. That was crazy.”
O’Malley’s Contender Series experience became even more unforgettable when he had the opportunity to smoke with Snoop Dogg after the fight. This surreal moment was particularly special for O’Malley, who is an avid marijuana consumer himself.
“I don’t even remember, I got so high,” he admitted. “We were in the trailer, and they just kept passing it. I walked out of the trailer, and there were a bunch of cameras. A bunch of people around. I hadn’t smoked, probably for three or four weeks leading up to a fight. I just got a crazy knockout. I just got signed to the UFC. Now I’m smoking with Snoop and when I was leaving the trailer, that felt like a movie. That was crazy. I don’t remember what we talked about at all.”
O’Malley, who boasts an impressive 9-1 (1 NC) record in the UFC since his time on the Contender Series, recently secured a spectacular knockout win over Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292, earning him the undisputed UFC bantamweight title. This victory stands as one of the most significant performances of the year, solidifying O’Malley’s status as a rising star in the UFC.
