Sean O'Malley vs Petr Yan
Sean O'Malley vs Petr Yan: head-to-head — careers, honours, key numbers and why the rivalry matters.
Why compare Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan?
The rivalry with Petr Yan has been marked by intense competition, with both fighters vying for title opportunities in the UFC.
Sean O'Malley
Key numbers
- MMA recordW-L-D (multiple wins)
- Finishesmultiple
- Knockoutsmultiple
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Petr Yan
Key numbers
- MMA record16 wins, 5 losses, 0 draws
- Finishes8 by knockout, 4 by submission
- Title reigns2-time UFC Bantamweight Champion
- Fight bonusesMultiple, including Fight of the Night and Performance of the Night
Top honours
- UFC Bantamweight ChampionWon on 12 July 2020 against José Aldo.
- Interim UFC Bantamweight ChampionWon on 9 April 2022 against Cory Sandhagen.
- ACB Bantamweight ChampionWon on 15 April 2017.
- Performance of the NightAwarded for his fight against Urijah Faber at UFC 245.
- Fight of the NightAwarded for his bout against Aljamain Sterling at UFC 267.