"That little f***ing clown" - Cody Stamann doesn't believe "there's any secret" to beating Sean O'Malley inside the octagon

​

Cody Stamann (left) and Sean O'Malley (right) [Images courtesy: @codystamann Instagram and Getty]

Cody Stamann recently trashed Sean O'Malley and stated that there is no special recipe to beat the bantamweight prospect inside the octagon.

Stamann is seemingly not a fan of O'Malley. However, the 32-year-old listed the rising star as one of his potential future opponents. He also named Adrian Yanez as a fighter against whom he would like to test himself. In a recent interview with LowKick MMA, 'The Spartan' stated:

"I don't know who it is gonna be. I kind of have my eyes on a few guys. O'Malley is always like a guy that's on my forefront. That little f***ing clown. I hate that kid. Adrian Yanez, another one. I think that's a good fight. I mean he is a good boxer, I like his stand-up. But I would like to see him fight off his back. I don't think he can. I think that's a big name, quick payday for me."

Stamann was further asked to give his assessment of O'Malley as a fighter. 'The Spartan' stated that O'Malley is a very stylish fighter who knows how to properly utilize his range. That said, the 32-year-old mentioned that there's no secret formula to beating O'Malley. He feels one has to make the fight ugly to get 'Sugar' in trouble:

"He's tough, he has got a cool style, I like the way he fights. He's real long, he's good at using his long-range weapons. I think he's one of the best guys in the UFC, that's long, that actually fights like a tall guy. He is impressive. He is a puzzle to solve. But, I don't think there's any secret on how to beat Sean O'Malley. I think you gotta make it dirty, you gotta make it ugly."

Watch Cody Stamann talk about Sean O'Malley:

---

What's next for Cody Stamann and Sean O'Malley?

Cody Stamann snapped his three-fight losing streak in his last outing inside the octagon against Eddie Wineland. 'The Spartan' earned a first-round finish in that contest.

Sean O'Malley, meanwhile, moved up a spot to No.12 in the bantamweight rankings despite his no-contest against Pedro Munhoz. 'Sugar' might take on Munhoz next in a rematch as the end of their fight at UFC 276 was anti-climactic.

​

There are other options for 'Sugar' as well. Time will tell if he and Cody Stamann will cross paths in the future. Given Stamann's animosity towards O'Malley, it might be a fun contest.

​