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Sean O'Malley reacted to reports that Zuffa Boxing signed Conor Benn for a $15 million, one‑fight deal, saying he can’t believe such a payday exists and underscoring the pay gap between boxing stars and UFC fighters. He noted Benn’s fame, questioned the figure, and suggested the move could be driven by business or ego amid ongoing tensions between UFC/White and boxing figures.
Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to become the interim lightweight champion, signaling UFC's Paramount-era launch; the rest of UFC 324 drew mixed reactions with O'Malley’s win over Song Yadong not clearly justifying a title shot, while Krylov delivered a standout performance and Umar Nurmagomedov's win drew boos. The panel's pick for the night's biggest loser varied, naming Umar Nurmagomedov, Alex Perez, Pimblett, and Rose Namajunas for different reasons.
Sean O'Malley snapped a two-fight losing streak by earning a unanimous decision over Song Yadong in the UFC 324 co-headliner at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, returning to title contention and prompting reaction from fellow fighters.
Justin Gaethje outpointed Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision to capture the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 in Las Vegas, while Sean O’Malley edged Song Yadong to keep his title-shot dream alive; Waldo Cortes-Acosta stopped Derrick Lewis; Umar Nurmagomedov controlled Deiveson Figueiredo; Natalia Silva defeated Rose Namajunas; Krylov and other winners closed the prelims with finishes. The night also introduced UFC’s Paramount+ era and doubled post-fight bonuses to $100,000 for two fighters plus a $25,000 finish bonus, with a couple of bouts canceled after weigh-ins due to medical issues.
MMA Fighting previews UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, headlined by Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett for the interim lightweight title, with co-main Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong, plus a full main-card, prelims, and early prelims lineup; it also notes a weigh-in incident that led to the cancellation of Turcios vs. Smotherman and confirms MMA Fighting will provide results and live blogs.
Sean O’Malley reveals the 2018 suspension for Ostarine just days before his UFC 324 comeback against Song Yadong, recounting the call from USADA, a six‑month ban and a second positive test that led to a two‑year layoff, and admits ongoing anxiety around drug testing as he pursues a title rebound after earlier losses.
A neck-injury forcing Kayla Harrison to postpone her bantamweight title bout with Amanda Nunes at UFC 324 prompts the UFC to elevate an existing undercard matchup. The new co-main event will be Sean O'Malley vs Song Yadong, with Harrison-Nunes postponed to a later date.
Sean O'Malley posted a satirical video on X demonstrating how to perform an eye poke in MMA, warning viewers to use the technique at their own risk. The video comments on the prevalence of fouls like eye pokes in MMA, referencing recent controversies and the history of such fouls among top fighters, highlighting ongoing issues with refereeing and sportsmanship in the sport.
After losing to Merab Dvalishvili, Sean O'Malley offered to fight Cory Sandhagen on short notice at UFC 318, but the UFC prioritized the title fight between Dvalishvili and Sandhagen. O'Malley views Sandhagen as a highly skilled opponent and believes a future fight between them is likely, while also sharing his insights on the upcoming title bout.
Sean O'Malley, despite losing twice to Merab Dvalishvili, shares his insights and predictions for the upcoming UFC 320 fight between Dvalishvili and Cory Sandhagen, highlighting the strengths and styles of both fighters and expressing uncertainty about the outcome.
Sean O'Malley, a top UFC bantamweight star, faces criticism from rival Cory Sandhagen who suggests he needs to make technical adjustments beyond his striking to compete effectively with top fighters, especially after consecutive losses. Sandhagen believes O'Malley can improve his game to climb back into title contention, particularly if the current champion Merab Dvalishvili loses his title, opening a potential matchup between them.
Sean O'Malley reacted humorously and with relief after Ilia Topuria's impressive KO of Charles Oliveira at UFC 317, expressing excitement for a potential fight against Topuria and praising the upcoming matchup between Topuria and Paddy Pimblett.
The article discusses potential future fights for UFC fighters like Sean O'Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, debates the topic of unearned title rematches, and explores the UFC's future post-Dana White, including the possibility of new stars emerging. It also touches on fighters' ambitions and the organization’s strategic direction.
Sean O'Malley was submitted and defeated by Merab Dvalishvili in UFC 316, marking his first career loss by submission. Despite the loss, O'Malley remains positive and healthy, focusing on moving forward and taking time to decompress before planning his next fight.
Sean O'Malley reflects on his UFC 316 title loss to Merab Dvalishvili, admitting he should have played it safer in the final moments, and expresses relief at not needing surgery after the fight, unlike his previous loss. Despite the defeat, he remains the top-ranked bantamweight and plans to return in December.