How old was Sean O’Malley when he started fighting?

Last Modified Sep 5, 2024 01:44 GMT
UFC 299: O'Malley v Vera 2
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UFC fans saw a future star in the octagon with pink twisted hair and incredible tattoos when Sean O'Malley walked in the octagon for the first time. O'Malley is transformed into a sensation in an incredibly brief timeframe. He has demonstrated that he is an invigorating, fighter from time to time. He exited secondary school halfway through his sophomore year since he was worn out from wasting his time. He got the epithet "Sugar" from one of his MMA mentors, as it is a pleasure to watch him fight.

Sean O'Malley is the current bantamweight champion of the UFC. Sean O'Malley quickly turned things around by positioning himself as a tough competitor against Aljamain Sterling in the wake of beating Petr Yan in UFC 280. He is known for being a sharp striker and for his knockout prowess. One squint and his rivals have been forced to bear a right hand. UFC president Dana White acknowledges he could arrive at Conor McGregor's level of fame as long as he continues to win in the Octagon. His head-kick knockout against David Nuzzo is quite possibly one of the most amazing finishes MMA fans will ever see.

Sean O'Malley's age and fighting debut

Sean O'Malley was 21 years of age when he made his professional mixed martial arts debut. He was born on October 24, 1994, and he made his professional debut on March 6, 2015.

Professional record

Sean O'Malley has a professional MMA record of 18 wins, 1 loss, and 1 no-contest as of March 2024.

Professional record breakdown
20 matches18 wins1 loss
By knockout121
By submission10
By decision50
No contests1

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*Last updated on September 5, 2024.

FAQs on Sean O'Malley fighting age as a professional mixed martial artist

A. Sean O'Malley started kickboxing in 2011.

A. Sean O'Malley joined MMA just to make an impression on young female fans.

A. The amateur-level record of Sean O'Malley is 7 wins and 1 loss.

A. Sean O'Malley made his pro-MMA debut in 2015.

A. Sean O'Malley learned boxing at Hammer Boxing Center.

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