MORRISTOWN, N.J. — Sean O’Malley lost a title fight that could have stamped him the true face of UFC and decided it was time for a makeover.

O’Malley realized to truly be at his best – as a fighter, as a family man – he needed to make difficult lifestyle sacrifices to round himself into peak form.

So he weeded out his bad habits.

O’Malley said he’s on a complete detox of all his vices. He’s cleansed himself of scrolling social media, stopped the hours of gaming each day – though he dabbles a bit more in poker – and said he even quit smoking marijuana.

The 30-year-old contender also ditched his trademark dyed hair. No more cornucopia of colors that turned his locks into rainbows or cotton candy tops. O’Malley sported brown, braided hair this week and had no plans to brighten it Saturday

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