Sean O’Malley says he’s taking an extended break after UFC 306: “No one is next”

Sean O’Malley will take a long break to “Heal up from injuries”

During a recent episode of the TimboSugarShow podcast, O’Malley hinted a long break from fighting is underway.

“It’s going to feel good to take a legit break to get fully healthy,” O’Malley said. “It’s going to be nice to take a legit, full-on break without something next. Right after the Aljo fight, I knew I had the Chito fight. Right after the Chito fight, I had the Merab fight. Now after this fight, I don’t have anything. Nothing’s scheduled, no one’s next…

“I need to get healthy, and that’s it,” O’Malley continued. “I’m going to actually heal up from injuries and then take my time, and come back.”

It’s uncertain, as of this writing, what injuries O’Malley is referring to. He entered his UFC 292 title win over Aljamain Sterling with a rib injury but finished Sterling by TKO in the second round.

O’Malley is inarguably one of the UFC’s biggest stars after tallying numerous highlight finishes inside the Octagon. In the meantime, Dvalishvili will likely face Umar Nurmagomedov for his first title defense.

As he prepares for his indefinite break, O’Malley will refocus on his health and look to come back with a vengeance in 2025.