Sean O’Malley News

Cole Shelton - August 11, 2020

The sixth episode of Just Scrap Radio on BJPENN.com with Cole Shelton is here and it’s the most stacked show in the history of the program ahead of a very solid UFC 252 pay-per-view card. Host Cole Shelton is first joined fifth-ranked heavyweight and former champion, Junior dos Santos (2:09). Next, rising star and 14th-ranked bantamweight, Sean O’Malley comes on (23:41). Then, sixth-ranked UFC heavyweight, Jairzinho Rozenstruik (42:03) joins the program. Finally, the final guest of the episode is bantamweight contender, Marlon Vera (55:16).

Tom Taylor - August 10, 2020

UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley misses fighting in arenas full of fans, and has an interesting request for his supporters as his UFC 252 fight with Marlon “Chito” Vera draws closer. O’Malley pined for the good old days, when he could hear the reactions of fans during his fights, during an interview with ESPN.

Adam D Martin - August 2, 2020

UFC bantamweight contenders Sean O’Malley and Cody Garbandt got into it again on Twitter, continuing to trade shots with each other. O’Malley and Garbrandt traded shots on Friday night, with O’Malley warning Garbrandt he would knock him out if they fight. Garbrandt fired back at O’Malley, joking about his ranking at the bottom of the top-15 and saying he will run both 125lbs and 135lbs by the end of next year. The shots continued into Saturday as both men continued to trade shots with each other on social media.

Chris Taylor - July 31, 2020

UFC bantamweight standouts Sean O’Malley and Cody Garbrandt engaged in a heated exchange on social media on Friday evening. The war of words started after O’Malley replied to a Garbrant video interview on Twitter and suggested that the former 135lbs champion was running from the division.

Tom Taylor - July 21, 2020

As Sean O’Malley closes in on a title fight with bantamweight champion Petr Yan, he’s keen to avoid a mistake made by MMA superstar Conor McGregor. O’Malley is easily one of the most promising prospects in MMA right now, and he’s already on the radar of many of his division’s top fighters, including former champions Henry Cejudo and Cody Garbrandt, and the reigning champion Yan.

Tom Taylor - July 20, 2020

Surging UFC bantamweight contender Sean O’Malley has trolled his UFC 252 opponent Marlon “Chito” Vera with a new hair style. O’Malley, who has never been afraid to get creative with fashion, has died his hair the colors of the flag of Ecuador—Vera’s home country.

Adam Martin - July 14, 2020

The opening betting odds have been released for the UFC 252 main card, including the odds for the bantamweight fight between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. The UFC officially announced the main card for UFC 252 during the UFC 251 broadcast. The promotion’s next pay-per-view event takes place on August 15 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The main event of the evening features the trilogy fight between UFC heavyweight champion Stipe Miocic and rival Daniel Cormier. The odds for that bout were previously revealed last fall, with that fight opening as a Pick ’em.

Chris Taylor - July 11, 2020

UFC bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley has booked his Octagon return for UFC 252, a quick rebound following his sensation KO victory over Eddie Wineland. The undefeated bantamweight prospect, O’Malley (12-0 MMA), squared off with former WEC title holder Eddie Wineland at last month’s UFC 250 event in Las Vegas. The result was a first round knockout victory for “Sugar”, which earned him a third-straight performance bonus from the promotion.

Adam D Martin - July 5, 2020

UFC bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley is starting his own apparel line after “getting sh*t” from the oft-criticized UFC-Reebok deal. The UFC and Reebok agreed to a six-year, $70 million deal in 2014 to become the promotion’s official clothing sponsor until 2020. However, the deal has been harshly criticized by fans, fighters and media since then, with many accusing the UFC of not dishing out enough of the money to the fighters. The fighters are not able to have individual sponsorships in the cage and during fight week due to the Reebok deal, which further hurts their wallets in a deal that greatly favored the UFC over the athletes.

Natasha Hooper - June 25, 2020

Marlon Vera has responded to a possible UFC matchup against Sean O’Malley. O’Malley and Vera were initially expected to fight at UFC 239 in 2019. However, “Sugar” was forced to withdraw from the card after traces of Ostarine were found in his system. “Chito” then called out the 25-year old for the last-minute change of plans.

Tom Taylor - June 24, 2020

Upcoming UFC bantamweight title challenger Petr Yan has fired a shot at red-hot bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley, and it’s a doozy. Yan targeted O’Malley on Twitter, telling O’Malley to put his long arms—one of his most effective weapons in the cage—where the sun don’t shine.

Natasha Hooper - June 24, 2020

Sean O’Malley has claimed that Rebook only paid him $3k as part of their sponsorship deal, despite him generating the company over a million dollars in sales. The UFC’s underpayment of fighters has become a hot topic as of recent, and its sponsorship deal with Reebok is no exception.

Natasha Hooper - June 17, 2020

UFC president Dana White has put a possible Sean O’Malley vs. Cody Garbrandt matchup on hold. Sean O’Malley is becoming quite a star, especially following his knockout victory over Eddie Wineland two weeks ago at UFC 250. He has tallied a 12 fight win streak and remains undefeated since going professional in 2015.

Adam Martin - June 12, 2020

UFC bantamweight prospect Sean O’Malley blasted title contender Petr Yan on social media, criticizing the Russian for the way he spells his name. O’Malley is one of the hottest fighters at 135lbs right now after picking up a stunning KO over Eddie Wineland at UFC 250. Yan, meanwhile, is one of the top bantamweights in the sport and is set to fight Jose Aldo at UFC 251 for the vacant title. Yet despite O’Malley and Yan being far apart in the rankings, O’Malley didn’t hesitate to take a shot at Yan on social media.

Tom Taylor - June 12, 2020

Sean O’Malley firmly believes that his UFC 250 knockout win was better than the one Cody Garbrandt scored later on the main card. O’Malley, an undefeated prospect, picked up a dazzling first-round knockout win over WEC champ Eddie Wineland in the pay-per-view opener. Garbrandt, the former UFC bantamweight champion, delivered a brutal, one-punch KO over long-time contender Raphael Assuncao in the co-main event.

Natasha Hooper - June 12, 2020

“Sugar” Sean O’Malley has shared his own version of the UFC’s bantamweight rankings. Last weekend, O’Malley flatlined his opponent Eddie Wineland in the bantamweight clash at UFC 250. He received a well-deserved $50,000 bonus for the “Performance of the Night” knockout.

Natasha Hooper - June 11, 2020

Sean O’Malley is set on a fight against former UFC bantamweight champion Cody Garbrandt. The UFC standout is convinced that a fight against “No Love” will “100% happen,” even if takes a few years.

Cole Shelton - June 10, 2020

Sean O’Malley has some interest in finally fighting Marlon Vera inside the Octagon. O’Malley and Vera were expected to fight at UFC 239. Yet, the fight was scrapped due to the undefeated contender was forced off the card after traces of Ostarine was found in his system. “Chito” then took shots at O’Malley, so the 25-year-old is not opposed to finally getting the chance to fight Vera. But, he says it’s up the UFC on who he fights next.