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As the Arizona Cardinals prepared to face the Los Angeles Chargers on Monday night, the atmosphere was electric, especially with a unique 9 PM EST start time exclusive to ESPN+ . While the Baltimore Ravens and Tampa Bay Buccaneers also took the field, all eyes were on the dynamic matchup between Kyler Murray and Justin Herbert , two of the NFL's premier playmakers. Before the game, Murray shared a special moment with UFC superstar Sean O'Malley , who had previously visited a Cardinals practice and even let Murray hold a UFC championship belt.
This time, the two athletes connected once again, adding a memorable pregame interaction that had fans buzzing ahead of the kickoff on " Monday Night Football. " Check it out: UFC Stars Sean O'Malley and Tracy Cortez linked up with Kyler Murray ahead of Monday Night Football 🤝 #LACvsAZ | 9 PM ET | EXCLUSIVELY on ESPN+ pic.twitter.
com/zWH7Lhu3Ex Tracy Cortez , another UFC fighter, joined in on the interaction, highlighting the growing bond between Kyler Murray and Sean O'Malley. Over the past few weeks, the two have developed a solid friendship, offering each other support during their respective journeys. O'Malley, despite coming off a title fight loss, remains one of the brightest young stars in MMA and has become a key ambassador for the UFC, contributing significantly to the sport's continued growth under Dana White .
His charisma and talent have made him a fan favorite. © Joe Rondone/The Republic / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images On the other hand, Kyler Murray is eager to turn the tide for the Arizona Cardinals, who currently sit at 2-4. With the talent on their roster, expectations are higher, and there's no better opportunity to regain momentum than on "Monday Night Football" in front of their home crowd.
This matchup offers Murray a chance to shine and help his team get back on track. Related: Postgame Handshake Between Joe Burrow, Myles Garrett Goes Viral.
