Sean O`Malley, while perhaps not currently a top contender, still holds significant appeal in mainstream culture.
Hip-hop icon Eminem gave a notable mention to the former UFC bantamweight champion, Sean O`Malley, in a fast-paced verse on JID`s new song, `Animals (Pt. 1)`.
The relevant lyrics mentioning O`Malley are below:
They want me to go on the straight and narrow
Like the same shape that they make an arrow
Never sell out for the fame and wealth
Dave Chappelle of the rap game I’m never gonna play myself
Closest I ever came’s 8 Mile but the f*cking pain I felt when I lost Proof
Couldn’t explain how that devil came down then in one fell he swooped
Look at how foul he’s stooped, had to throw in that towel regroup
Like Sean O’Malley, still that mouthy youth
This here the finale try to rally troops
Better round up and corral recruits
But no matter how many you tally to surround these two
You could f*ck around an find out just what the f*ck we about when you see how we shoot
The lyric about needing to “regroup” likely refers to O`Malley`s loss against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last September. Dvalishvili dominated O`Malley with wrestling over five rounds to win the bantamweight title. Despite making significant changes, such as quitting marijuana before their rematch, O`Malley was defeated by Dvalishvili again at UFC 316.
The phrase “mouthy youth” probably references O`Malley`s quick ascent to fame, fueled by his spectacular knockouts and outspoken nature. Despite his popularity, however, O`Malley`s chances of challenging for the bantamweight title again appear slim as long as Dvalishvili remains the champion.
