When Is Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight?

Sean O’Malley has fended off the challenge of Marlon Vera in the main event of UFC 299 on March 9, inside the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, to retain his status as the best bantamweight fighter in the world. “Suga” has also further cemented his place as a top name in UFC odds after yet another masterful performance. 

It was his 18th career victory and fifth decision win. He now rides a six-fight winning streak that dates back to March 2021. With a bigger target on his back now, who should he face next inside the Octagon?

A Superstar 😎#UFC299 | @SugaSeanMMA pic.twitter.com/GJ0zzY91YG

— UFC (@ufc) March 10, 2024

When Is Sean O’Malley’s Next Fight? 

During his post-fight interview inside the Octagon following his victory against Vera, O’Malley called the UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria for a champion-versus-champion showdown. But if that match doesn’t come to fruition, he wants to defend his title against the No. 1 divisional contender, Merab Dvalishvili.

Eyes on Spain 👀@SugaSeanMMA already has a fight in mind after his bantamweight title defense! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/G6sNCmCEoJ

— UFC (@ufc) March 10, 2024

Sean O’Malley MMA Record and Statistics

• MMA record: 18-1
• Wins by TKO/KO: 12
• Wins by submission: 1
• Wins by decision: 5
• Striking accuracy: 61%
• Significant strikes landed per minute: 7.43
• Significant strikes absorbed: 3.54
• Takedown average per 15 minutes: 0.45
• Submission average per 15 minutes: 0.45
• Takedown accuracy: 43%
• Significant strikes defense: 62%
• Takedown defense: 60%
• Knockdown average: 1.06
• Average fight time: 9:01

Sean O’Malley Notable Wins

Sean O’Malley’s pile of wins under the UFC includes the names of Terrion Ware, Andre Soukhamthath, Jose Quinonez, Eddie Wineland, Thomas Almeida, Kris Moutinho, Raulian Paiva, Petr Yan, Aljamain Sterling, and Marlon Vera.

Sean O’Malley UFC Earnings

Because of multiple performance bonuses, Sean O’Malley’s UFC career earnings now totaled over $2.6 million, with his biggest single fight payout being his fight with Sterling in UFC 292, where he pocketed $1.3 million.

Sean O’Malley Team and Corner

Sean O’Malley trains under MMA Lab, where he is being coached by its founder and head coach John Crouch, along with other coaches such as Benson Henderson, Jarret Aki, Rob Emerson and Chris Zubrycki. Other UFC fighters affiliated with MMA Lab are Pete Rodriguez, Kyler Philips, Mario Bautista, Jared Cannonier, Bryan Barberena and Alex Caceres.