Sean O'Malley losses
Over 11 years as a professional, Sean O'Malley has compiled a 20-3 (14) record, including four title fights across two weight classes. He has three losses against two different opponents, two of them in title fights.
3. Sean O'Malley loses to Merab Dvalishvili in their 2nd fight via KO
On June 7, 2025 Sean O'Malley fought Merab Dvalishvili for the UFC bantamweight title. It was their second meeting. O'Malley was 30 years old with a record of 18-2, and Dvalishvili was 34 with a record of 19-4. O'Malley was coming off a loss, while Dvalishvili was on a 12-fight winning streak. Dvalishvili submitted O'Malley via north-south choke in the 3rd round. Failed to capture the title.
2. Sean O'Malley loses to Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision
On September 14, 2024 Sean O'Malley defended his UFC bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili. O'Malley was 29 years old with a record of 18-1, and Dvalishvili was 33 with a record of 17-4. O'Malley was on a 3-fight winning streak and Dvalishvili was on a 10-fight winning streak. O'Malley lost via unanimous decision. Lost the title. Went the distance with Dvalishvili.
1. Sean O'Malley loses to Marlon Vera via KO
On August 15, 2020 Sean O'Malley faced Marlon Vera in a featherweight bout. O'Malley was 25 years old with a record of 12-0, and Vera was 27 with a record of 17-6-1. O'Malley was on an undefeated 12-fight winning streak, while Vera was coming off a loss. Vera stopped O'Malley via TKO in the 1st round.