10 UFC Fighters That Would Make Great Pro Wrestlers
10. Sean O'Malley
At a glance, Sean O'Malley might seem like an odd fit for the squared circle. Fighting in the relatively petite bantamweight division, 'Sugar' has a long and wiry frame that he uses to his advantage against typically shorter opponents.
His suitability for pro wrestling lies in his larger-than-life personality and astute approach to self-marketing. Despite being unranked in the UFC, O'Malley is considered a major star with a prominent and vocal fanbase.
The heavily inked knockout artist has a well-regarded podcast with his coach Tim Welch called 'The Timbo Sugarshow'. In it, O'Malley gives his takes on a variety of topics including MMA, lifestyle choices, diets and well being. The show has allowed O'Malley to connect with viewers in a way few fighters manage, drastically improving his stock in the UFC in the process.
Couple that with his colourful appearance (that hair is something else) and amusing post-fight interviews and you have a likeable, eccentric babyface on your hands. One could even book his matches along the lines of Brad Pitt's presentation (sans the crime, murder, thievery and Pitt's curious take on an Irish traveller's accent) in Snatch: a scrawnier guy who happens to pack lethal knockout power come bell time.
He'll just need to be prepped for inevitable 'Sean One Malley' chants from certain rowdier portions of wrestling audiences...