Sean O’Malley is certainly one of a form in additional methods than one.
Not solely does he beat to his personal drum in regard to vogue, however he is additionally one of many few high-ranking UFC fighters to not have a devoted supervisor overseeing his profession. And he likes it that means.
“I’d say be sure that whenever you get these supervisor’s contracts, learn them… have a lawyer look by way of them. Don’t simply signal simply because these guys say they’ll get you within the UFC,” O’Malley stated on the UFC 292 media day (h/t Bloody Elbow for the transcription). “They’re taking 20 % of your purse. They’re taking your win bonus, taking your combat bonus, your efficiency bonus. I might be very very skeptical on signing their contract.”
O’Malley has carried out nicely for himself, signing a number of endorsement offers in addition to internet hosting his personal podcast and YouTube channel. And he is carried out that each one with out the assistance of a supervisor.
Sean O’Malley says ‘none of those contracts are truthful to those fighters’, warns towards MMA managers
He cited the battle of curiosity that many managers have in regard to their contracts between the UFC and fighters.
“You’ll be able to signal with a supervisor, however ensure you have stuff in there that’s truthful to you,” O’Malley stated. “As a result of none of those contracts are truthful to those fighters, and these managers know that fighters should not going to learn it — we’re fighters for a motive.”
He additionally warned that most of the most well-known managers are shut with the UFC and that ought to be scrutinized as nicely. Managers like Jason Home and Ali Abdelaziz are shut with Dana White and infrequently have fighters pitted towards one another.
“Be very very cautious of those managers which might be very shut with the UFC. Largely simply watch out with these guys. They’re not good at their jobs. They’ll manipulate you,” he stated. “You meet scumbags on all ranges of life. You will be broke and have broke scumbag pals, you’ll be able to have some huge cash and there’s these wealthy, high-level scumbags on the market. (MMA managers are) good at being scumbags. They’re good at that.”
O’Malley is trying to turn out to be the second fighter to come back from the Dana White Contender Collection to earn a UFC title. Jamahal Hill did it first when he defeated Glover Teixeira to turn out to be the UFC gentle heavyweight champion. O’Malley seems to be to defeat Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 on Saturday in Boston.
