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Sean O’Malley Record, stats and next fight

20-3-0 (W-L-D) · 1 NC

13Wins by knockout
1Wins by submission
9First round finishes
Portrait de Sean O'Malley, combattant de MMA
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Stats and record

24Pro fights
70%Finish rate
16UFC fights
3Title fights
9Performance bonuses
2Win streak

Wins by method

KO / TKO13 (65 %)
Submission1 (5 %)
Decision6 (30 %)

Losses by method

KO / TKO1 (33 %)
Submission1 (33 %)
Decision1 (33 %)

Profile

Age
31 years
Born
October 24, 1994
Birthplace
Helena, Montana, USA
Height
5'11" (180 cm)
Weight
134 lbs (61 kg)
Reach
72" (183 cm)
Division
Bantamweight
Fighting out of
Peoria, Arizona, U.S.
Team
Team Proven Grounds
Trainer
John Crouch
UFC debut
December 1, 2017

Fight history

  1. Win

    vs Aiemann Zahabi

    UFC Freedom 250 · Jun 14, 2026 · Washington, D.C., United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    4:02
  2. Win

    vs Song Yadong

    UFC 324 · Jan 24, 2026 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  3. Loss

    vs Merab Dvalishvili Title

    UFC 316 · Jun 7, 2025 · Newark, New Jersey, United States

    Method
    Submission (north-south choke)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:42
  4. Loss

    vs Merab Dvalishvili

    UFC 306 · Sep 14, 2024 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  5. Win

    vs Marlon Vera Title Bonus

    UFC 299 · Mar 9, 2024 · Miami, Florida, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    5
    Time
    5:00
  6. Win

    vs Aljamain Sterling Title Bonus

    UFC 292 · Aug 19, 2023 · Boston, Massachusetts, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    2
    Time
    0:51
  7. Win

    vs Petr Yan Bonus

    UFC 280 · Oct 22, 2022 · Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

    Method
    Decision (split)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. No contest

    vs Pedro Munhoz

    UFC 276 · Jul 2, 2022 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    NC (accidental eye poke)
    Round
    2
    Time
    3:09
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  1. Win

    vs Raulian Paiva Bonus

    UFC 269 · Dec 11, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:42
  2. Win

    vs Kris Moutinho Bonus

    UFC 264 · Jul 10, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    3
    Time
    4:33
  3. Win

    vs Thomas Almeida Bonus

    UFC 260 · Mar 27, 2021 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    3
    Time
    3:52
  4. Loss

    vs Marlon Vera

    UFC 252 · Aug 15, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (elbows and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:40
  5. Win

    vs Eddie Wineland Bonus

    UFC 250 · Jun 6, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:54
  6. Win

    vs José Alberto Quiñónez Bonus

    UFC 248 · Mar 7, 2020 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    TKO (head kick and punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:02
  7. Win

    vs Andre Soukhamthath Bonus

    UFC 222 · Mar 3, 2018 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  8. Win

    vs Terrion Ware

    The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale · Dec 1, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  9. Win

    vs Alfred Khashakyan

    Dana White's Contender Series 2 · Jul 18, 2017 · Las Vegas, Nevada, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    4:14
  10. Win

    vs David Nuzzo

    LFA 11 · May 5, 2017 · Phoenix, Arizona, United States

    Method
    KO (spinning wheel kick)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:15
  11. Win

    vs Irvin Veloz

    Extreme Beatdown 20 · Mar 18, 2017 · New Town, North Dakota, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:34
  12. Win

    vs Tycen Lynn

    Intense CF 26 · Oct 21, 2016 · Great Falls, Montana, United States

    Method
    KO (head kick)
    Round
    2
    Time
    2:57
  13. Win

    vs Mark Coates

    Intense CF 23 · Nov 7, 2015 · Helena, Montana, United States

    Method
    Decision (unanimous)
    Round
    3
    Time
    5:00
  14. Win

    vs Omar Avelar

    Intense CF 20 · Aug 21, 2015 · Great Falls, Montana, United States

    Method
    Submission (rear-naked choke)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:55
  15. Win

    vs Shane Sargent

    Intense CF 19 · Jul 3, 2015 · Choteau, Montana, United States

    Method
    KO (punch)
    Round
    1
    Time
    2:03
  16. Win

    vs Josh Reyes

    Intense CF 17 · Mar 6, 2015 · Great Falls, Montana, United States

    Method
    TKO (punches)
    Round
    1
    Time
    1:33

Analysis

Sean O’Malley (“Suga”) is a UFC bantamweight from the United States.

His professional record stands at 20 wins, 3 losses and 1 no contest. Of those wins, 13 came by KO or TKO, 1 by submission and 6 on the scorecards, a 70% finish rate.

He made his promotional debut on December 1, 2017 at The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale against Terrion Ware (win). He has since gone 12-3 in 16 UFC bouts.

In his most recent fight, on June 14, 2026 at UFC Freedom 250, he beat Aiemann Zahabi by TKO (punches) in the second round.

His career includes 3 title fights and 9 performance bonuses.

He stands 180 cm and has a 183 cm reach.

He trains at Team Proven Grounds out of Peoria, Arizona, U.S..

Data updated on September 28, 2026. Record and measurements cross-checked against official results and Wikipedia. Text written by the MMA Official editorial team.

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