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On June 7 in Newark, New Jersey, Sean O'Malley (18-2) will have the chance to become UFC champion again. The former bantamweight champion, and one of the UFC's biggest stars, lost that throne in September 2024 to Merab Dvalishvili (19-4). The Georgian and friend of Topuria dethroned the American in a brutal demonstration of superiority. But now, at least that's what 'Suga' says, there is a 'new O'Malley'.
The former champion underwent hip surgery after his defeat, with the expectation of having the opportunity to regain the gold on his return. And so it will be at UFC 296. Dana White announced it this week. It will be his first fight since that defeat at Noche UFC against Merab.
O'Malley made it clear on his podcast that next June, he will enter the octagon as a different person not only because of his physical health, but also because of his mental health. To achieve this, he has given up multiple vices that were hindering his performance, he explains.
Stop using social media. I decided that in 2025 I would stop using them..
"I feel like a lot of changes in my life are due to my performance. For example, quitting social media. I decided that in 2025 I would stop using them... I don't use them, and I feel that it has changed my life. It's only been three months, but I feel that it has changed my life, and that it will influence my performance. All those little things: making decisions like that, sacrifices. I don't think (social media) is a sacrifice, but giving up something, I feel like it will help me perform well in the future," he says on 'TimboSugarShow', his podcast. But it hasn't been the only thing he's given up.
"I haven't masturbated once this year, not once in 2025. I haven't masturbated or been on social media... I haven't played video games either. I stopped playing," he explains. "I used to play a lot, two or three hours a day, and I need to fill it with something. We've been playing a lot of Texas Hold'em poker with the guys. It's been a lot of fun," he explains. But it doesn't stop there.
I haven't masturbated or been on social media... Nor have I played video games
"I also stopped smoking marijuana. I quit smoking suddenly. I just didn't like how it made me feel. I sleep better... I haven't quit smoking forever, but right now I don't feel the need or the desire. I feel like it's been good," says the Montana fighter.
On June 7, he will have to prove whether these changes have had an effect on his performance.