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Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley is ready to get back in the octagon. Against whom, when and where remains up in the air. Rumors have O'Malley linked to a possible showdown with No.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 28

Sean O'Malley: 'I wouldn't mind fighting one more time this year'

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley is in a tough spot in the division. He's lost twice to the champion, Merab Dvalishvili, but is ranked as the top contender in the weight class. With no clear path back to a title fight, O'Malley has to string together wins against fellow contenders.

UFC star Sean O’Malley reveals what’s going wrong and Conor McGregor is part of it

Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley has down a lot of self-reflection after suffering back-to-back losses to Merab Dvalishvili at Noche UFC 2 and UFC 316, respectively.

Sean O’Malley Admits Making the Mistake of Emulating Conor McGregor a Bit Too Much

There are only a handful of fighters in UFC history who have actually backed up their intense trash talk with smooth performances inside the Octagon. And if anyone is the master of that warfare, then it has to be Conor McGregor.

Sean O’Malley Rubs Salt in Aljamain Sterling’s Wounds After Brian Ortega Beatdown

Aljamain Sterling dominated Brian Ortega at UFC Shanghai on August 23, winning the co-main event by unanimous decision. It was a hard-fought five-round match that also injured Sterling’s elbow.

MMA News / FirstSportz / August 18

Sean O’Malley in Troll Mode After Five-Round Snoozer Domination from Khamzat Chimaev

Khamzat Chimaev vs. Dricus Du Plessis was one of the most anticipated bouts that happened at UFC 319. Heading into the event, Chimaev was overwhelmingly the betting favorite, and inside the octagon, both fighters demonstrated exactly why that sentiment existed.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 5

Sean O'Malley plans to remind everyone 'I'm as good as I say I am' in next fight

Despite losing to bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili twice, former titleholder Sean O'Malley is still one of the most recognizable stars on the UFC roster.

MMA News / MMA on SI / July 25

Sean O’Malley admits 'delusional' belief he can still beat Merab Dvalishvili

Sean O'Malley admits he's 'still delusional' about beating Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC Octagon. 'Suga' is now 0-2 against the bantamweight champion, riding a two-fight losing streak.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 9

Did Sean O’Malley Really Quit Social Media? The Strategy Fans Didn’t See Coming for the Merab Dvalishvili Fight

It came as quite a shock to UFC fans when bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley quit social media last month. The decision signaled a major reset for the American fighter, as he prepares for his title rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 9

Sean O'Malley called out for grudge match by ex-champ following UFC 316 loss

Following his gut-wrenching defeat at UFC 316, Sean O'Malley is now the target for many UFC bantamweights looking to add a big name to their resume. During

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 7

Sean O'Malley's biggest concerns coming into UFC 316

Of all the fights Sean O'Malley could have taken after losing his belt to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306, an immediate rematch is one of the riskiest. While guaranteeing an opportunity at reclaiming the belt, 'Suga' runs the risk of locking himself out of the title picture with a devastating loss.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / June 6

Sean O'Malley Makes Major Personal Announcement Before UFC 316

Anticipation is high for Saturday night in Newark, New Jersey, as UFC 316 features a stacked card headlined by two bantamweight title fights. In the co-main event, Juliana Peña faces off against Kayla Harrison in a much-anticipated clash.

MMA News / MMA on SI / June 6

Sean O’Malley sends 4-word message to Merab ahead of UFC 316

Sean O'Malley appears to be heavily focused entering UFC 316's main event rematch with Merab Dvalishvili Saturday night from the Prudential Center in Newark, NJ.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / June 5

The Impeccable and Thrilling Rise Of Sean O’Malley

Looking to reclaim his position at the top of the pecking order at 135-lb, Sean O’Malley enters his much-anticipated rematch with Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 316 with a lot to gain, but also a lot to lose.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 5

UFC 316 – Merab Dvalishvili vs. Sean O’Malley: Preview & Betting Tips

At UFC 316, the bantamweight title is up for grabs once again as reigning champion Merab Dvalishvili meets former champion “Suga” Sean O’Malley in a highly anticipated rematch.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / June 5

Former UFC champion reveals his UFC 316 main event prediction

It's that time during UFC event week where fighters and analysts begin making their fight predictions. UFC 316: Dvalishvili vs. O'Malley 2 takes place on Saturday at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

Sean O’Malley’s Secret Weapon: Who Is Tim Welch, the Coach Who Helped Him Build an MMA Empire?

It goes without saying, but sometimes it is easy to forget: a fighter is nothing without his team. And the partnership of Sean O’Malley and his coach, Tim Welch, is no exception.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4

Sean O’Malley Will Not Take the ‘Mike Tyson Route’ with His UFC Paycheck

Former bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is on the cusp of regaining that title this weekend at UFC 316. But make no mistake, the fan-favorite has no plans to squander his money in the future like fighters before him.

MMA News / MMA on SI / December 27

Ex-UFC Champ Sean O’Malley Explains Decision to Ditch Social Media

Sean O'Malley, one of the UFC's most viral fighters and a near social media influencer, is sacrificing his online presence for a greater cause. 'Suga' Sean O'Malley aims to bounce back from his second professional loss against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 in September 2024.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / November 27

Sean O'Malley on the mend and back in the gym

Former bantamweight titleholder Sean O'Malley underwent surgery to repair a torn labrum in his left hip following his UFC 306 championship loss to Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / FirstSportz / October 14, 2024

Sean O’Malley credits Conor McGregor for inspiring him to birth the ‘Suga Show’ despite recent clashes

Conor McGregor and Sean O’Malley are currently not on friendly terms. Both superstars have traded multiple online insults against each other over the last few months.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 20, 2024

Merab Dvalishvili responds to Sean O’Malley rejecting UFC 306 result

Merab Dvalishvili hilariously responds to Sean O’Malley rejecting UFC 306 result

After losing his belt to Merab Dvalishvili, UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley seems to be going through the five stages of grief out of order.

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MMA News / FirstSportz / September 16, 2024

Sean O’Malley enters ’emo’ phase after devastating loss at UFC 306 Sphere event

‘Over promised and under delivered’, completely encapsulates Sean O’Malley‘s performance last night at UFC 306. O’Malley promised a knockout victory but ended up getting dominated for five rounds against Merab Dvalishvili.

MMA News / Yardbarker / September 11, 2024

Sean O’Malley’s coach admits Merab Dvalishvili is ‘a big problem’

UFC bantamweight Sean O’Malley has recently talked about moving up to the featherweight division, and he’s hinted at taking a boxing match. But don’t think for a second that the 29-year-old superstar is looking past his UFC 306 matchup with Merab Dvalishvili.

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MMA News / Dice City Sports / April 24, 2024