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Personal Information
| Full Name | Sean O’Malley |
| Date of Birth | October 23, 1994 |
| Age | 29 Years |
| Nationality | American |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight | 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| Nickname | Sugar |
| Championship Held | UFC Bantamweight Champion |
| Weight Class | Bantamweight |
| Stance | Switch |
| Reach | 72 in |
| Career Stats | 18-1-0 (1NC) |
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Sean O'Malley: A Brief Biography
Sean 'Sugar' O'Malley is an American MMA fighter who currently holds the UFC bantamweight championship and is ranked No. 6 in the UFC's pound-for-pound rankings. He holds an impressive professional MMA record of 18 wins, one loss, and one no-contest (18-1-1). O'Malley successfully defended his title and avenged his only loss in MMA against Marlon 'Chito' Vera at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024, via a unanimous decision.
| Name | Sean O'Malley |
| Age | 29 (as of February 2024) |
| DOB | October 24, 1994 |
| Nationality | American |
| Father's Name | Dan O'Malley |
| Profession | MMA Fighter |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 135 lbs (61 kg) |
| Relationship Status | In an open relationship with his wife, Danya Gonzalez. |
Early Life and Career
Sean O'Malley started his combat sports journey in boxing. He trained in boxing for 2 years and fought a boxing match on July 16, 2016, that he won via TKO in the first round. He started training in MMA alongside his boxing. O'Malley made his amateur debut at Fight Force: Helena Havoc 11 against Stein Anderson. He won the fight via second-round TKO and then amassed a record of seven wins and one loss before becoming professional.
Sean O'Malley made his professional MMA debut in 2015 at ICF 17 against John Reyes, where he outclassed Reyes as he TKO'ed him in the first round via punches. He continued his debut momentum and won his next four fights in the ICF. Following this, he fought and won a fight at Extreme Beatdown and Legacy Fighting Championship before fighting at Dana White's Contender Series.
Sean O'Malley fought Alfred Khashakyan in the Contender Series on July 18, 2017, and knocked him in the first round via a punch to the face. Following this KO, he got signed to the UFC.
Sean O'Malley's UFC Career
Sean O'Malley made his UFC debut at the TUF 26 Finale against Terrion Ware on December 1, 2017. O'Malley won the fight and then compiled a 3-fight win streak before fighting Marlon Vera at UFC 252.
Sean O'Malley lost the fight against Marlon Vera in the first round via TKO (elbows and punches). After the fight, O'Malley was diagnosed with a drop foot.
He returned to the UFC at 260 against Thomas Almeida on March 27, 2021. O'Malley outclassed Almeida and finished him in the third round. He next fought Kris Moutinho at UFC 264 on July 10, 2021, and put on a striking master class to defeat Mouthinho in the 3rd round via TKO.
At UFC 269, on December 11, 2021, he secured a first-round TKO victory against Raulian Paiva, earning his fourth Performance of the Night bonus. However, his next fight at UFC 276 against Pedro Munhoz on July 2, 2022, ended in a no-contest due to an accidental eye poke by O'Malley. The controversy continued at UFC 280, where O'Malley faced Petr Yan on October 22, 2022, winning via split decision in a highly disputed bout, earning Fight of the Night honors.
He then ascended to the UFC bantamweight championship by defeating Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292 on August 19, 2023, with a second-round technical knockout, earning another Performance of the Night bonus.
Sean O'Malley defended his title in a rematch against Marlon Vera at UFC 299 on March 9, 2024, via a unanimous decision.
Sean O'Malley's Personal Life
Sean O'Malley is married to Danya Gonzalez, and the pair is in an open relationship. They welcomed their daughter Elena in 2020. Danya works as a talented hairstylist. Beyond his fighting career, O'Malley extends his reach through media platforms, co-hosting "The Timbo Sugarshow" podcast alongside his close friend and head coach, Tim Welch.
Sean O'Malley also maintains a vibrant presence on YouTube, sharing insights and collaborating with YouTubers like 'ThatWasEpic.' While O'Malley once adhered to a vegan diet, he has since transitioned back to consuming meat. Outside combat sports, he advocates for the legalization of marijuana and promotes social change through his platform.
Sean O'Malley's Wife
Danya Gonzalez is Sean O'Malley's wife. She works as a hairstylist. The couple has been happily married, and they are following a non-monogamous marriage, which means they allow each other to pursue relationships with other partners outside their marriage.
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Sean O'Malley's Kids
Sean O'Malley and Danya Gonzalez are proud parents of Elena, who was born in late 2020.
Sean O'Malley's Social Media
Sean O'Malley has social media accounts on Instagram and X, where he maintains a vibrant presence. O'Malley's Instagram page is filled with posts of his training montages, fight promotions, physique updates, sponsorship endorsements, and funny skits. He boasts a massive follower count of over 4 million on Instagram and over 750,000 on X.
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Sean O'Malley's Endorsements
Sean O'Malley stands out as one of the most heavily sponsored athletes within the UFC. Some prominent companies that endorse him are YoungLA (clothing brand), Prize Picks (betting company), and Ryse Fuel (energy drink brand).
Sean O'Malley's Record
Sean O'Malley holds a professional MMA record of 18 wins, one loss, and one no-contest (18-1-0(1NC)) as of September 14, 2024. His victories include 12 knockouts, 1 submission, and 5 decisions. O'Malley's only loss in MMA was against Marlon Vera where he lost by a knockout.
| Result | Record | Opponent | Method | Event | Date | Round | Time | Location |
| Win | 18-1 (1) | Marlon Vera | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 299 | March 9, 2024 | 5 | 5:00 | Miami, Florida, United States |
| Win (Won the UFC Bantamweight title) | 17–1 (1) | Aljamain Sterling | TKO (punches) | UFC 292 | August 19, 2023 | 2 | 0:51 | Boston, Massachusetts, United States |
| Win | 16–1 (1) | Petr Yan | Decision (split) | UFC 280 | October 22, 2022 | 3 | 5:00 | Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates |
| NC | 15–1 (1) | Pedro Munhoz | NC (accidental eye poke) | UFC 276 | July 2, 2022 | 2 | 1:51 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 15–1 | Raulian Paiva | TKO (punches) | UFC 269 | December 11, 2021 | 1 | 4:42 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 14–1 | Kris Moutinho | TKO (punches) | UFC 264 | July 10, 2021 | 3 | 4:33 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 13–1 | Thomas Almeida | KO (punch) | UFC 260 | March 27, 2021 | 3 | 3:52 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Loss | 12–1 | Marlon Vera | TKO (elbows and punches) | UFC 252 | August 16, 2020 | 1 | 4:37 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 12–0 | Eddie Wineland | KO (punch) | UFC 250 | June 6, 2020 | 1 | 1:54 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 11–0 | José Alberto Quiñónez | TKO (head kick and punches) | UFC 248 | March 7, 2020 | 1 | 2:02 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 10–0 | Andre Soukhamthath | Decision (unanimous) | UFC 222 | March 3, 2018 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 9–0 | Terrion Ware | Decision (unanimous) | The Ultimate Fighter: A New World Champion Finale | December 1, 2017 | 3 | 5:00 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 8–0 | Alfred Khashakyan | KO (punch) | Dana White's Contender Series 2 | July 18, 2017 | 1 | 4:14 | Las Vegas, Nevada, United States |
| Win | 7–0 | David Nuzzo | KO (spinning wheel kick) | LFA 11 | May 5, 2017 | 1 | 2:15 | Phoenix, Arizona, United States |
| Win | 6–0 | Irvin Veloz | KO (punch) | EB: Beatdown 20 | March 18, 2017 | 1 | 2:34 | New Town, North Dakota, United States |
| Win | 5–0 | Tycen Lynn | KO (head kick) | Intense Championship Fighting 26 | October 21, 2016 | 2 | 2:57 | Great Falls, Montana, United States |
| Win | 4–0 | Mark Coates | Decision (unanimous) | Intense Championship Fighting 23 | November 7, 2015 | 3 | 5:00 | Helena, Montana, United States |
| Win | 3–0 | Omar Avelar | Submission (rear-naked choke) | Intense Championship Fighting 20 | August 21, 2015 | 1 | 2:55 | Great Falls, Montana, United States |
| Win | 2–0 | Shane Sargent | KO (punch) | Intense Championship Fighting 19 | July 3, 2015 | 1 | 2:03 | Choteau, Montana, United States |
| Win | 1–0 | Josh Reyes | TKO (punches) | Intense Championship Fighting 17 | March 6, 2015 | 1 | 1:33 | Great Falls, Montana, United States |
*Last updated on September 14, 2024.
FAQs on Sean O'Malley
A. Sean O'Malley has only lost to Marlon Vera at UFC 252 as of September 14, 2024, in his MMA career.
A. O'Malley has fought 12 times in the UFC so far.
A. Sean O'Malley is the champion of the bantamweight division (135 lbs) in the UFC.
A. Danya Gonzalez is Sean O'Malley's wife.
A. He is a U.S national.
A. Sean O'Malley has a reach of 72 inches.
