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Sean O’Malley tripled his 2023 UFC pay through social media: ‘I paid more in taxes than I made in my fight’

Sean O’Malley tripled his fighter payout through various social media channels in 2023. Unfortunately, that also means he paid…

Sean O’Malley tripled his fighter payout through various social media channels in 2023. Unfortunately, that also means he paid a hell of a lot more in taxes.

During a recent appearance on Bradley Martyn’s Raw Talk, the reigning UFC bantamweight world champion revealed that while he has made “a lot of money” in the UFC, a majority of his income comes through a series of side hustles, such as his TimboSugarShow podcast with longtime coach Tim Welch.

As it turns out, those extra gigs far exceed the money he makes from getting punched in the face for a living.

“My goal is always to become a multi-multi-multi-multi-multi-multi-millionaire,” O’Malley said. “I wanted to become — make a lot of money. You can make a lot of money in the UFC not talking sh*t, not really being on social media, doing all that thing. But you’re not — it’s gonna be harder when you have to win 5000 fights in a row.

“I paid more in taxes than I made last year in my fight [with Sterling],” he continued. “I made a lot of money fighting, but I made triple that from social media. From Instagram, Snapchat, Twitter, and all these different social medias. I made triple the amount I made fighting. I made a lot of money fighting” (h/t MMA Mania).

O’Malley’s only fight in 2023 was his bantamweight title-winning performance against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 292. The bout took place in Boston, Mass where the athletic commission discloses fighter payouts. Per the released information, ‘Sugar’ banked a flat $500,000 for his victory.

Sean O’Malley gearing up for a fight with top-ranked Merab Dvalishvili

Next on the docket for Sean O’Malley is a clash with the division’s top-ranked contender, Merab Dvalishvili. Riding a 10-fight win streak, ‘The Machine’ has long been considered the next man in line.

“Merab’s on like a 10-fight winning streak,” O’Malley said. “One of the most boring guys in UFC history and he’s finally kind of changing it up a bit and kind of getting some attention now. I think Merab’s doing a good job. I think people are finding out they gotta be — I think Merab genuinely is kind of a goofball and I think he’s being like himself and that’s why it’s working. I don’t think he’s forcing it.”

No official date has been announced, but ‘Sugar’ has expressed interest in headlining UFC 306 in September when the promotion debuts inside The Sphere in Las Vegas.

Latest UFC Vegas 92 Fight Card, ESPN+ Lineup

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With UFC 302 just around the corner, the promotion will make one last stop at the APEX facility in Las Vegas for the UFC Vegas 92 event, topped by an important featherweight battle between No. 11-ranked Edson Barboza…

With UFC 302 just around the corner, the promotion will make one last stop at the APEX facility in Las Vegas for the UFC Vegas 92 event, topped by an important featherweight battle between No. 11-ranked Edson Barboza and undefeated English sensation Lerone Murphy.

Event: UFC Vegas 92: “Barboza vs. Murphy”
Date: Sat., May 18, 2024
Location: UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada
Broadcast: ESPN+
Start Time: 4 p.m. ET “Prelims” | 7 p.m. ET Main Card

UFC Vegas 92 Main Event On ESPN+:

145 lbs.: Edson Barboza vs. Lerone Murphy

UFC Vegas 92 Main Card on ESPN+ (7 p.m. ET):

170 lbs.: Khaos Williams vs. Carlston Harris
205 lbs.: Oumar Sy vs. Antonio Trocoli
135 lbs.: Adrian Yanez vs. Vinicius Salvador
115 lbs.: Angela Hill vs. Luana Pinheiro

UFC Vegas 92 ‘Prelims’ Card on ESPN+ (4 p.m. ET):

170 lbs.: Themba Gorimbo vs. Ramiz Brahimaj
185 lbs.: Abus Magomedov vs. Warlley Alves
155 lbs.: Victor Martinez vs. Tom Nolan
135 lbs.: Melissa Gatto vs. Tamires Vidal
115 lbs.: Piera Rodriguez vs. Ariane Carnelossi
115 lbs.: Vanessa Demopoulos vs. Emily Ducote

*Fight card, bout order and number of fights remain subject to change.*

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UFC CEO Dana White busted betting on NFL games during ‘least fun fight anybody’s ever seen’

As undefeated Russian standout Movsar Evloev was bagging his 18th career win, UFC CEO Dana White was placing bets…

As undefeated Russian standout Movsar Evloev was bagging his 18th career win, UFC CEO Dana White was placing bets on a football game.

Back in January, Evloev stepped inside the Octagon for a featherweight clash with Arnold Allen as part of the UFC 297 main card. Despite walking away with a decisive decision victory, Evloev left a lot to be desired with his performance, leading White to call it “the least fun fight anybody’s ever seen.”

A truly remarkable statement coming from a man who once sat through Namajunas vs. Esparza 2.

While White’s criticism is not entirely off-base, it turns out the UFC bossman may not have actually seen most of the fight.

“Dana said that my last fight was not entertaining,” Evloev said on the Badaev Podcast. “Maybe he wanted to motivate me somehow or dampen my championship ambitions a little. Then we talked with [American Top Team owner] Dan Lambert after the fight. He said, ‘Movsar, I was sitting next to Dana White during your fight, and he was watching American Football.’ He had apparently placed a bet somewhere during my fight. I told Dana, ‘I’m not here to amuse you, I came here for the belt.’ I’ll take the belt, and then we’ll see” (h/t MMA Mania).

Evolev’s story is plausible considering White is a self-described “degenerate gambler” who once lost a whopping $3 million in a single night.

Evloev has his sights on a uFC featherweight title eliminator with Aljamain sterling

Having won eight in a row under the UFC banner, Movsar Evloev is sitting comfortably as the promotion’s No. 5 ranked featherweight. No announcements have been made regarding the Russian’s next opponent, but a potential title eliminator with former bantamweight champ Aljamain Sterling appears to be in the cards.

The ‘Funk Master’ made his featherweight debut, delivering “the most dominant performance” of the night against Calvin Kattar at UFC 300.

Jan Blachowicz claims Jon Jones ‘Escaped’ from fight with heavyweight move: ‘I was in my prime’

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz claimed fellow former division gold holder, Jon Jones “escaped” from a showdown…

Former undisputed light heavyweight champion, Jan Blachowicz claimed fellow former division gold holder, Jon Jones “escaped” from a showdown with him with his heavyweight move last year – claiming he was in his fighting “prime” when the pair were on a collision course.

Blachowicz, a former undisputed light heavyweight title chaser, currently holds the number four rank in the division, remaining sidelined since he featured last July in a title-eliminator.

Dropping a decision defeat in split fashion to current 205 pound gold holder, Alex Pereira in Salt Lake City, Blachowicz recently underwent a surgical procedure to address a shoulder injury, ruling him from a UFC 297 rematch against Aleksandar Rakic, whom he holds a prior win over.

And staking his claim for a return against current champion, Pereira once he makes his comeback from injury, Polish veteran, Blachowicz hopes to land spoils for a second time in his tenure.

Jan Blachowicz claims shoulder injury left him with power of 2 year old girl — Mandatory Credit: Cooper Neil – Zuffa LLC

Winning vacant spoils back in 2020 with a vicious knockout win over Dominick Reyes, Blachowicz then defended the title successfully – becoming the first mixed martial arts fighter to beat former middleweight champion, Israel Adesanya.

Jan Blachowicz claims Jon Jones “escaped” a fight with him

Previously linked with a fight against Jones – particularly off the back of his rematch knockout over Corey Anderson, Blachowicz claimed the Rochester native “escaped” from a pairing with his decision to make a heavyweight leap.

Jon Jones confirms verbal agreement in place to make UFC return I'll let Dana White announce the date — Mandatory Credit: Jeff Bottari – Zuffa LLC

“Right now I am heavyweight, so it’s easy to go to heavyweight,” Jan Blachowicz told Fanatics View reporter, James Lynch during a recent interview. “I would like to see (Jon Jones) fight against (Tom) Aspinall, (Alex) Pereira, and me. He escaped to heavyweight because I was in my prime when he left. He knew that if he meet me, he’s gonna lose. That was his best decision, to go to heavyweight.”

“He promised me this fight, so I hope so – someday maybe,” Jan Blachowicz explained. “Maybe in the gym, somewhere; in the backyard.” (H/T MMA News)

As for Jones, the former pound-for-pound number one is expected to fight Stipe Miocic in his return later this annum, however, has also welcomed the chance to defend his heavyweight title against would-be common-foe, Pereira in the future.

Who would win in a potential clash: Jon Jones or Jan Blachowicz?

Conor McGregor Eyed By Sean O’Malley; UFC Bantamweight Champ Open to 155-Pound Fight

UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley is eyeing a fight against the biggest star in the company. Per ESPN’s Andreas Hale, O’Malley said during an appearance…

Sean O’Malley open to future lightweight clash with UFC star Conor McGregor: ‘That would be legendary’

Undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley has suggested a future pairing with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor at the lightweight…

Undisputed bantamweight champion, Sean O’Malley has suggested a future pairing with former two-weight champion, Conor McGregor at the lightweight limit – after the Dubliner hit out at the titleholder for his prior ostarine use indiscretion.

O’Malley the current undisputed bantamweight gold holder, headlined UFC 299 back in March against Marlon Vera, turning in a one-sided unanimous decision win over the Ecuadorian to successfully defend his title and avenge his sole professional loss.

Sean O'Malley claims he has information that would ruin family man Marlon Vera UFC — Mandatory Credit: Chris Unger – Zuffa LLC

As for McGregor, the 34-year-old is slated to headline UFC 303 at the end of June, taking on Michael Chandler in a welterweight grudge match during International Fight Week – following an almost three-year layoff amid a nasty leg injury.

Sean O'Malley predicts win over Marlon Vera in UFC 299 title rematch I'm gonna smoke this dude — Mandatory Credit: Zuffa LLC

And hitting out at Montana native, O’Malley as well as former boxing world champion, Ryan Garcia – with both returning positive test results for the banned substance, ostarine, before offering to spar both in an expenses paid trip to his native Ireland.

Sean O’Malley open to future Conor McGregor clash

Welcoming the chance to make a stunning lightweight move in the future, Dana White’s Contender Series product, O’Malley claimed a future pairing with McGregor would be “legendary”.

Conor McGregor hints at UFC 300 return with possible announcement during Super Bowl — Mandatory Credit: Las Vegas Review Journal

“He’s (Conor McGregor) big nowadays,” Sean O’Malley said during an appearance on Raw Talk. “I’m pretty realistic when it comes to big guys. I’m like, okay, I’m a ‘35er. I stay in my lane and I do my thing. I could go up to ‘45 [pounds], I’d fight Volk (Alexander Volkanovski), I’d fight Max (Holloway), I’d fight Ilia (Topuria), but I stay in my lane.”

“Conor’s one of the only guys I would fight that I’m like that motherf*cker’s big,” Sean O’Malley explained. “I would just fight him at ‘55 [pounds]. First of all, it’s a huge payday, second of all, it’s Conor. That would be legendary. So, he’s one of the rare guys I would fight that are way out of my weight class.”

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