Sean O'Malley: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Significant strikes / fight: 24.40

Striking accuracy

58%

272 landed · 471 attempted

Takedown accuracy

50%

3 landed · 6 attempted

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-03-09 to 2026-06-14

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Aiemann Zahabi
Jun 14, 2026
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 4:02
Song Yadong
Jan 24, 2026
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Merab Dvalishvili
Jun 7, 2025
Loss
Submission · Round 3 · 4:42
Merab Dvalishvili
Sep 14, 2024
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Marlon Vera
Mar 9, 2024
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Aljamain Sterling
Aug 19, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 0:51
Petr Yan
Oct 22, 2022
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Raulian Paiva
Dec 11, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:42
Kris Moutinho
Jul 10, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 4:33
Thomas Almeida
Mar 27, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 3 · 3:52
Marlon Vera
Aug 15, 2020
Loss
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 4:39
Eddie Wineland
Jun 6, 2020
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 1:54
Jose Quinonez
Mar 7, 2020
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:02
Andre Soukhamthath
Mar 3, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Terrion Ware
Dec 1, 2017
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 4:58

Sean O'Malley Bio

Sean O'Malley is an American professional mixed martial artist who competes in the UFC bantamweight division. Born October 24, 1994, in Helena, Montana, he trains at MMA Lab in Glendale, Arizona. O'Malley is listed at 5 feet 11 inches and made his UFC debut in December 2017 after earning a contract on Dana White's Contender Series that July.

O'Malley became UFC bantamweight champion by stopping Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 in August 2023. He retained the title against Marlon Vera in March 2024 before losing it to Merab Dvalishvili in September 2024. O'Malley then lost a 2025 title rematch with Dvalishvili, but returned to defeat Song Yadong at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026, and Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, 2026. The UFC currently lists him as active and as a former bantamweight champion.

Known by the nickname “Suga,” O'Malley has built his style around creative, long-range striking, movement, feints and spinning attacks. The UFC lists his preferred striking technique as spinning techniques and his favorite grappling technique as the high-elbow guillotine. His distinctive appearance and outspoken personality have also made him one of the UFC's most recognizable fighters.

Record: 20-3-0
Division: Bantamweight
Stance: Switch
Height: 5' 11"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Reach: 72"
Leg reach: 40.00
Nationality: Helena, United States
Birth date: Oct 24, 1994 (age 31)
Age: 31
Country: United States

Sean O'Malley Questions & Answers

Who is Sean O'Malley?

Sean O'Malley is an American UFC mixed martial artist who competes in the bantamweight division and is listed by the UFC as active and a former UFC bantamweight champion.

What division does Sean O'Malley compete in?

Sean O'Malley competes in the UFC bantamweight division.

When did Sean O'Malley make his UFC debut?

Sean O'Malley made his UFC debut in December 2017 after earning a UFC contract on Dana White's Contender Series in July 2017.

What is Sean O'Malley's height and birth date?

Sean O'Malley is listed at 5 feet 11 inches tall, and his birth date is October 24, 1994.

When did Sean O'Malley win the UFC bantamweight title?

Sean O'Malley won the UFC bantamweight title at UFC 292 in August 2023 by stopping Aljamain Sterling.

What is Sean O'Malley's fighting style?

Sean O'Malley is known for creative long-range striking, movement, feints and spinning attacks. The UFC lists spinning techniques as his favorite striking technique.