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Former UFC Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley has taken a bit of a break following his UFC Freedom 250 TKO win in June, which has given him a chance to focus on non-fighting ventures, including podcasting.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 15

O'Malley On Throwing Hat At Drunk Fan During Noche UFC

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley threw a balled-up hat at a heckler during his teammate's walkout at Noche UFC 4 last Saturday. O'Malley was cornering featherweight Tommy McMillen for his unanimous decision win over Marwan Rahiki in Glendale when an intoxicated fan began shouting insults at the fighter.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 31

O'Malley On Leapfrogging Song For Title Shot

Sean O'Malley expects to leapfrog Song Yadong for the next bantamweight title shot despite Yadong's stunning knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai last weekend.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / August 10

McMillen Faces Rahiki In Toughest UFC Test Yet

Tommy McMillen will face fellow undefeated prospect Marwan Rahiki at Noche UFC on Sept. 12 in Glendale, Ariz., per an announcement from broadcast partner Paramount+.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 16

Sean O'Malley rips UFC for $425K White House bonus snub

Sean O'Malley did not hold back after being passed over for a performance bonus at UFC White House despite knocking out Aiemann Zahabi with a sharp combination and saluting the crowd as his opponent fell.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / June 13

UFC Freedom 250 betting odds: O'Malley-Zahabi decision lock

MMA Mania is backing Sean O'Malley and Aiemann Zahabi to reach the judges' scorecards when they meet this Sunday at UFC Freedom 250, the promotion's unprecedented South Lawn showcase in Washington, D.C.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 24

Sean O'Malley decisions Song Yadong in UFC 324 co-main event

An enormous fight in the bantamweight division served as Saturday's UFC 324 co-main event. Former champion Sean O'Malley took on No. 5 ranked Song Yadong

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 23

UFC 324 – Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong: Preview & Betting Tips

The highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong is a fight that has everyone intrigued at UFC 324. O’Malley (18-3, 1 NC) enters the fight as one of the most recognisable figures in the division.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 6

Sean O'Malley: '2026 is going to be lit'

Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley enters 2026 coming off back-to-back losses. "Suga" returns to take on No. 5 ranked Song Yadong on Jan. 24 in Las Vegas on the UFC 324: Gaethje vs.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 28

Sean O'Malley talks UFC 324 training camp: 'I'm going to peak just perfect'

For the first time in more than three years former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley will fight in a three-round bout at UFC 324. "Suga" takes on No.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 9

Sean O'Malley back to smoking weed in UFC 324 training camp: 'I missed it'

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley was an avid marijuana smoker. He never hid his marijuana use regularly consuming while on air during his podcast on YouTube.

MMA News / Yardbarker / December 5

Predictions for the UFC 323 main card

The last pay-per-view of the year, and of the foreseeable future due to the UFC deal with Paramount, is this week and has some amazing fights. Here are predictions for how the main card of UFC 323 will go.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / December 5

Sean O'Malley: 'I've been ready to go, UFC wanted me on Paramount card'

Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley returns to the octagon on Jan. 24 on the UFC 324 main card against No. 5 ranked Song Yadong. "Suga" would have liked to be back in action sooner, but the fight promotion had other plans. "I've been ready to fight, November, December.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / December 1

Sean O’Malley Shares His Take on Ilia Topuria’s Divorce Rumors

A top UFC champion’s divorce rumors unexpectedly became a topic on O’Malley’s show. Sean O’Malley shared sympathy and personal perspective while preparing for UFC 324.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / August 28, 2025

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.

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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 Knockout On SI / June 9, 2025

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 / BoxingNews.com / June 5, 2025

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.

MMA News / The SportsRush / June 4, 2025

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 / MMA Knockout On SI / December 27, 2024

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, 2024

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 / 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 / Total Apex Sports / September 20, 2024

Sean O’Malley Rejects the Judges’ Decision at UFC 306

Sean O’Malley is now focused on the recent loss in the bantamweight title match where he lost against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306. Many fans and officials are convinced that ‘The Machine’ Dvalishvili had a rather convincing victory.

MMA News / Field Level Media / September 17, 2024

Sean O'Malley to have hip surgery after UFC 306 loss

Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley announced that he will have hip surgery next month. The 29-year-old sustained a torn labrum 10 weeks ago but battled through it, only to lose his 135-pound title to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 306 last Saturday in Las Vegas.

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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