Sports world reacts to Sean O'Malley's Round 1 knockout of Eddie Wineland

Sean O’Malley did not waste any time disposing of Eddie Wineland Saturday night in what could be a precursor to a future title fight in the bantamweight division.

The undefeated O’Malley took Wineland out in Round 1 of their UFC 250 fight Saturday night in Las Vegas via a brutal right hand. Even the empty venue at the Apex in Vegas didn’t deter from the shock factor.

O’Malley, 25, moved to 12-0 in his professional career and could very well battle for the bantamweight title in his next fight following the shocking retirement of Henry Cejudo after his UFC 249 win last month.

Needless to say, the sports world had its reactions to O’Malley’s dominance of Wineland.

Sean O'Malley: 8th career KO/TKO, 9th career finish (8th in 1st round) in 12 wins.

Eddie Wineland: 1st loss via finish since 2014. pic.twitter.com/WEoWR3Jqol
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) June 7, 2020

O’Malley with the one-punch walkoff KO!!! #UFC250 pic.twitter.com/TPifnfJulA
— MMA Fighting (@MMAFighting) June 7, 2020

Sean O’Malley is incredible. Another highlight-reel finish for the Suga Show. A clean right. Walk-off. Beaut.

And his hair is just outstanding, too.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 7, 2020

O’Malley on what he wants to do next, among other things: “Hopefully renegotiate my contract, like I was supposed to do last time. …"
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 7, 2020

https://twitter.com/barstoolsports/status/1269459234065977344?s=20

Love O’Malley’s demeanor here. Like he’s not all that impressed or psyched. Like Barry Sanders when he scored a TD and just passed the ball to the ref without celebrating.
— Ariel Helwani (@arielhelwani) June 7, 2020

Duuude. O’Malley. Walk off KO. Banggggg. When this guy finds his timing and rhythm, he is so deadly. What a knockout.
— Brett Okamoto (@bokamotoESPN) June 7, 2020