Sean O'Malley's concern for Ryan Garcia amid erratic behavior: "Cocaine's a hell of a drug"

Amid the ongoing heated exchange between UFC star Sean O'Malley and boxer Ryan Garcia, O'Malley has voiced more concern than criticism regarding Garcia's erratic behavior, attributing it to drug abuse, particularly cocaine.

O'Malley on Garcia: I think he's on drugs

Since his meteoric rise to fame within the UFC, and his subsequent bantamweight title victory, Sean O'Malley has become a prominent figure in combat sports.

With his bold personality, O'Malley has drawn attention from peers across various disciplines, including boxing, where Ryan Garcia has emerged as a vocal contender for a potential matchup with O'Malley.

Garcia recently stirred the pot by publicly challenging O'Malley to a fight inside the octagon, claiming he would "destroy"O'Malley.

However, the exchange quickly took a concerning turn as Garcia's behavior became increasingly erratic and alarming.

During a recent social media rant, Garcia made outlandish claims and expressed bizarre beliefs, including allegations of being tied up and forced to witness heinous acts and assertions about the existence of aliens and secret societies.

Commenting on the situation surrounding Garcia, O'Malley expressed sympathy, stating, "Cocaine's a hell of a drug. I think he's on drugs and he's acting a fool. [I] feel bad for him more than anything, you know?"

O'Malley emphasized that he wishes Garcia well and hopes for his recovery.

O'Malley shuts down potential fight against Garcia

When asked about the possibility of a crossover MMA fight with Garcia, O'Malley remained realistic, acknowledging the unlikelihood of such an event while expressing openness to the idea.

"Yeah, that will never happen, and if it does, I'm here for it. It wouldn't be my fault that fight doesn't happen. So, yeah. Realistically, that will never happen."

Meanwhile, concerns about Garcia's well-being have escalated among fans and ers.

With just one month remaining until his highly anticipated fight against Devin Haney, Garcia's recent behavior has raised doubts about his mental and emotional state.

Despite his reassurances to the contrary, speculation about drug use persists.

As Garcia prepares for his bout, the focus remains on his ability to maintain his physical and mental health.

In contrast, O'Malley gears up for a monumental defense of his bantamweight title against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 on Saturday, February 9.