Sean O’Malley News
Merab Dvalishvili lashes out after Sean O’Malley calls out featherweight champ Ilia Topuria at UFC 299
Fernando Quiles - March 10, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili was none too pleased when Sean O’Malley called out Ilia Topuria at the conclusion of UFC 299. O’Malley turned in a masterful performance in his first successful UFC Bantamweight Championship defense against Marlon “Chito” Vera. O’Malley was able to pick “Chito” apart from the outside. It was a brilliant showing despite Vera’s efforts to make it a dog fight. The “Sugar” show won the fight via unanimous decision. After the bout, he called for a champion vs. champion showdown against UFC Featherweight Champion Ilia Topuria in Spain.
Pros react after Sean O'Malley defeats Marlon Vera at UFC 299
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
Tonight’s UFC 299 event was headlined by a rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera for the promotion’s bantamweight title. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Vera (23-9 MMA) had originally collided back at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the opening round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.
UFC 299 Results: Sean O'Malley defeats Marlon Vera (Highlights)
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
We have you covered for all of tonight’s UFC 299 results, including the main event rematch between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. O’Malley (18-1 MMA) and Vera (23-9 MMA) originally collided at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the first round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.
UFC 299: ‘O’Malley vs. Vera 2’ Live Results and Highlights
Chris Taylor - March 9, 2024
The Octagon returns to Miami for tonight’s UFC 299 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera 2. O’Malley (17-1 MMA) and Vera (23-8 MMA) originally collided at UFC 252 in August of 2020, with ‘Chito’ emerging victorious in the first round after ‘Suga’ suffered an ankle injury.
Alexander Volkanovski shares bold prediction for Sean O’Malley vs. Marlon Vera rematch at UFC 299
Harry Kettle - March 8, 2024
Alexander Volkanovski has given his prediction for tomorrow night’s clash between Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera. On Saturday night, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera. It’ll take place in the main event in Miami, with ‘Suga’ attempting to cement his position as one of the biggest stars in mixed martial arts.
Sean O'Malley trashes several bantamweights at UFC 299 presser: "Petr Yan's one fight away from bare knuckle boxing"
Cole Shelton - March 7, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley took aim at several bantamweights during the UFC 299 press conference. O’Malley is set to headline UFC 299 on Saturday in Miami against Vera in a fight he’s the betting favorite in. However, during today’s press conference O’Malley took the time to blast a couple of other fighters, including former opponent Petr Yan and No. 1 contender Merab Dvalishvili.
Petr Yan claims UFC 299 headliners Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera were “gifted” their title opportunities: “He got gifted the decision in that fight against me”
Harry Kettle - March 7, 2024
UFC bantamweight Petr Yan has claimed that Sean O’Malley and Marlon Vera were gifted their title opportunities. This weekend, we’re set to see a couple of really important bantamweight collisions at UFC 299. In the main event of the evening, Sean O’Malley will defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera. Prior to that, though, we’ll see the return of Petr Yan as he takes on Song Yadong.
Sean O'Malley blames Ryan Garcia's drug use for concerning remarks: "Cocaine's a hell of a drug"
Josh Evanoff - March 6, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes that Ryan Garcia’s ongoing issues are drug-related. ‘Sugar’ is currently slated to return to the octagon this Saturday night in Las Vegas. Back for the first time since a knockout win over Aljamain Sterling last August, Sean O’Malley will look to defeat Marlon Vera. The bout comes four years after their first outing, where ‘Chito’ won by first-round stoppage due to injury.
Matt Brown believes the UFC is squeezing all the juice they can out of Sean O’Malley: “Before Merab comes in and empties that cup out”
Susan Cox - March 6, 2024
Matt Brown believes that the UFC is squeezing all the juice they can out of current bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley. UFC veteran welterweight Matt Brown (24-19 MMA) believes that Merab Dvalishvili (17-4 MMA) will replace Sean O’Malley on the bantamweight throne in the near future.
Sean O’Malley admits he is just a “causal fan” when it comes to UFC: “I didn’t watch one fight on the card last week”
Harry Kettle - March 6, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has revealed that he sees himself as more of a casual fan of the promotion. This weekend, the masses will be tuning in to see Sean O’Malley defend his UFC bantamweight championship against Marlon Vera. Between his personality outside of the cage and his fun style in it, ‘Suga’ has turned himself into a real superstar in recent years.
Sean O'Malley's coach takes blame for loss to Marlon Vera at UFC 252: "That was definitely a mistake"
Cole Shelton - March 5, 2024
Tim Welch, the head coach of Sean O’Malley is taking the blame for ‘Suga’s’ UFC 252 loss to Marlon Vera. O’Malley’s lone career loss came by first-round TKO to Vera in a fight that ‘Suga’ hurt his ankle in the first round. O’Malley entered the fight as a sizeable betting favorite but in the scrap, he rolled his ankle several times and ended up not being able to get back to his feet.
Sean O'Malley reveals he will be rocking special shorts at UFC 299
Susan Cox - March 5, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has revealed that he will be rocking special shorts at UFC 299. UFC 299 takes place this weekend, on Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Sean O’Malley believes Umar Nurmagomedov is probably “the toughest fight” at bantamweight: “I believe Umar is a potential superstar”
Harry Kettle - March 5, 2024
Sean O’Malley believes that Umar Nurmagomedov serves as one of the toughest fights available to him at bantamweight. This weekend, Sean O’Malley will attempt to cement his position as one of the biggest stars in MMA. He’ll do so by defending his championship against long-time rival Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera.
Aljamain Sterling explains why he’s picking Sean O’Malley to defeat Marlon Vera at UFC 299: “He didn’t really have a great camp”
Susan Cox - March 4, 2024
Aljamain Sterling is explaining why he’s picking Sean O’Malley to defeat Marlon Vera at UFC 299. UFC 299 takes place this coming Saturday, March 9th at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida.
Merab Dvalishvili reveals how he plans on defeating Sean O’Malley if he wins at UFC 299: "Eventually I will take him down"
Fernando Quiles - March 3, 2024
Merab Dvalishvili believes he knows how to eventually get the better of Sean O’Malley. Dvalishvili seems to be a no-brainer when it comes to facing the winner of the upcoming bantamweight title bout between O’Malley and Marlon “Chito” Vera. Merab is fresh off an impressive performance in his unanimous decision win over Henry Cejudo. He’ll be keeping a close eye on O’Malley vs. “Chito.”
Sean O’Malley reacts after Ilia Topuria says he’s not interested in a super fight: “I’m the biggest fight for him”
Harry Kettle - March 1, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has reacted to the idea that Ilia Topuria isn’t interested in fighting him. Following his win at UFC 298, Ilia Topuria has been a pretty popular guy. A plethora of fighters have been calling him out, with Sean O’Malley even throwing his name in the hat.
Sean O'Malley laughs off 'stupid' Ryan Garcia for challenging him to UFC fight: "I don't need to take him down"
Josh Evanoff - February 27, 2024
UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley believes Ryan Garcia is crazy for wanting to fight him in MMA. ‘Sugar’ and ‘KingRy’ have been linked to each other over the last few months. Last year, Sean O’Malley revealed that he had already spoken to the UFC brass about a potential move to the boxing ring. According to the champion, the only fight that they would accept is a future clash with Ryan Garcia, due to the boxer’s starpower.
Ryan Garcia calls out Sean O’Malley for a UFC fight: “Alright rainbow head”
Fernando Quiles - February 25, 2024
Ryan Garcia and UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley have had a verbal exchange over a recent callout from “KingRy.” Garcia is set to collide with WBC junior welterweight titleholder Devin Haney on April 20. That hasn’t stopped him from looking at other potentially lucrative fights down the road. His most recent callout was a surprising one, setting his sights on the “Sugar” show.