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Sean O’Malley says don’t come to UFC to get rich: ‘It’s not gonna happen’

There’s been a lot of talk about fighter pay lately. 2026 MMA news has been dominated by fights that haven’t happened and fighters that refuse to fight because the UFC isn’t willing to pay them a little more. Now former…

By Ryan Harkness · Yahoo

Published: Tuesday, 27 October 2026 at 12:28 PM

Key Things to Know

Sean O'Malley warned fighters not to join the UFC expecting to get rich.
O'Malley addressed ongoing fighter pay debates by explaining both sides of the compensation issue.
The former champion is actively seeking a rematch against bantamweight titleholder Petr Yan.

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Former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley has addressed the ongoing debate surrounding fighter pay, warning aspiring fighters not to join the UFC expecting to get rich. The superstar stated that becoming wealthy solely from entering the promotion is unrealistic, offering his perspective on both sides of the fighter compensation issue.

O'Malley's comments arrive during broader discussions in MMA regarding remuneration disputes and stalled bouts. Alongside his financial remarks, O'Malley has been actively pursuing a potential rematch against UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan following Yan's victory over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333.

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Sean O’Malley says don’t come to UFC to get rich: ‘It’s not gonna happen’

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