VIDEO: Sugar Sean O'Malley Demolishes Jose Quinonez With First-Round Knockout in UFC Return
By Michael Luciano
"Sugar" Sean O'Malley has fought just once since the end of 2017, as a hip injury and some failed drug tests have kept him away from the Octagon. On Saturday, however, O'Malley announced his return to mixed martial arts in grand style by brutalizing Jose Quinonez in the first round at UFC 248 in Las Vegas, moving his record to 11-0.
The Suga Show wasn't canceled, it was just between seasons. Welcome back @SugaSeanMMA.
— ESPN MMA (@espnmma) March 8, 2020
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The Sugar Show was just renewed for another season!
His long haitus from the sport has helped a lot of fans forget that he is one of the most talented prospects in the UFC bantamweight division. His climb up the pound-for-pound rankings is back on after this statement win at the T-Mobile Arena.