Former UFCCompetition·UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'MalleyPlayer·Sean O'Malley has expressed significant dissatisfaction with the special fight kits unveiled for the highly anticipated UFC Freedom 250Competition·UFC Freedom 250 event. The exclusive red, white, and blue uniforms, manufactured by VenumTeam·Venum, were showcased on Monday, but O'Malley, set to face Aiemann ZahabiPlayer·Aiemann Zahabi, was notably unimpressed with his assigned attire.
“I don’t even know if I should say it… they’re ugly,” O'Malley stated on his podcast regarding the new gear. “Mine were ugly. I don’t like them. They’re not pink, which is fine, I’ve worn other colors. I’m not going to not show up because my shorts aren’t pink. I’ll make my hair pink, whatever. I just think, did they go to Fiverr and say, ‘Hey, we’ve got some guys fighting on the White House lawn, can you just come up with something?’ When I wore them, they were white, which is whatever. I like white, Dana White… I just didn’t like them.”
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Despite his critique, O'Malley maintains a determined outlook for his upcoming fight. The American fighter has publicly declared his intention to make the most of the situation, vowing to bloody his opponent, Aiemann ZahabiPlayer·Aiemann Zahabi, during their contest. This, he suggests, will effectively transform his white UFCCompetition·UFC White HouseVenue·White House uniform into a more vibrant, blood-stained red by the fight's conclusion.
“I will say I like the white because I truly believe I’m going to smash Aiemann,” O'Malley affirmed. “I’m going to bloody his nose. I think I’m going to hit him a lot. I think he’s going to be very tough. I think he’s going to be very durable. I think I’m going to beat him up, something in the style of Kris Moutinho. I’m excited for my white shorts to turn red. I’m going to see how red I can make my white shorts from his blood. But overall, I didn’t like them at all.”
The UFC Freedom 250Competition·UFC Freedom 250 event, scheduled for June 14, 2026, marks a historic occasion as the first UFCCompetition·UFC gala to be held on the South Lawn of the White HouseVenue·White House in Washington, D.C.Venue·Washington, D.C. This event is part of the celebrations commemorating the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. UFCCompetition·UFC President Dana WhiteCoach·Dana White has announced a substantial $1 million prize fund for the tournament, alongside increased bonuses of $300,000 for "Fight of the Night" and $200,000 for "Performance of the Night."
The fight card features several high-profile matchups, including Ilia TopuriaPlayer·Ilia Topuria against Justin GaethjePlayer·Justin Gaethje and Alex PereiraPlayer·Alex Pereira facing Ciryl GanePlayer·Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title. While O'Malley prepares for his bout, other prominent fighters have offered mixed reactions to the event. Former light heavyweight champion Jon JonesPlayer·Jon Jones expressed disappointment and requested a release from the UFCCompetition·UFC, disputing White's claims that no negotiations for his participation had occurred. Former two-time flyweight champion Brandon MorenoPlayer·Brandon Moreno also dismissed the event's concept. Conversely, former middleweight champion Robert WhittakerPlayer·Robert Whittaker, who initially viewed the event as mere speculation, now expresses a strong desire to be part of what he considers a historic occasion. The event has generated considerable interest, with premium packages valued at $1.5 million offering exclusive access, and a significant portion of tickets expected to be distributed to military personnel.
Aiemann Zahabi and Marlon Vera compete in a Bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Vancouver. ZUMA Press Wire/IMAGO
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