Former UFC champion opens his heart to talk about anxiety in MMA: 'I know I'll go through it all again'

O'Malley promotes UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

Former UFC bantamweight champion (up to 61,2 kg), Sean O'Malley has become known as one of the most popular and eye-catching names of this generation. However, despite Suga having already starred in a series of memorable moments in recent UFC history, the fighter surprised many by talking about suffering from anxiety before a fight during his last appearance. Espaitec's 'The Bromalley Show' last Tuesday (2).

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Reflecting on the psychological process involved in preparing for a fight in the world's biggest MMA event, Suga revealed how the stress behind a camp The training process causes him to have episodes of anxiety.

“I know I’m going to have to go through the pre-season training period again. I know I’m going to have to lose weight again. I know I’m going to fight. I’m feeling anxious even now, I’m not in a camp, I don’t have anything scheduled, I can relax. There’s still a bit of ‘We’re going to have to do this again.’ Even though I’m the most laid-back and relaxed person, my body still knows how brutal these fight training camps are,” the athlete confessed.

????Sean O'Malley talks about permanent anxiety of being a fighter:

"I know I'm gonna have to go through the fight camp again. I know I'm gonna have to cut weight again. I know I'm gonna fight."

Even anxiety I have right now, I'm not in camp, I have nothing booked, I can chill.… pic.twitter.com/AuqCNanJcK

— Home of Fight (@Home_of_Fight) February 4, 2026

Sean O'Malley went through a difficult period in the UFC.

Sean O'Malley won the bantamweight belt in UFC 292 (Photo: Instagram/UFC)

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After knocking out aljamain sterling and become champion of the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg) in UFC 292The future looked bright for O'Malley's career, especially after his first successful save against... Marlon VeraHowever, the American went through a rough patch when he was surpassed by Merab Dvalishvili on two occasions and undergo delicate hip surgery.

Despite this difficult period, he returned to the wins column in UFC 324 when winning song yadong by unanimous decision. With the championship belt being won by Petr yanIt's possible to imagine that Suga will have another opportunity to rise to the top of the category.