As the UFC continues to sign more fighters each and every week, they need to balance the books and part ways with some other equally skilled fighters. That being said, the UFC has recently made some more cuts to their ever-expanding roster. The latest series of cuts included bantamweight fighter Thomas Almeida, flyweight Sarah Alpar, light heavyweight Mike Rodriguez, and middleweight Antonio Arroyo. Guilherme Cruz of MMAFighting broke out the news on his Twitter account. He wrote, “Thomas Almeida, Sara Alpar, Mike Rodriguez, and Antonio Arroyo are no longer on the UFC roster, sources told myself and Mike Heck.” Sarah Alpar lost both of her bouts after her Dana White’s Contender Series victory. Meanwhile, Rodriguez [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Mike-Rodriguez-107891] lost his last three fights in a row. In Arroyo [https://www.sherdog.com/fighter/Antonio-Arroyo-173979]’s case, he went 0-3 after securing his UFC contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. He suffered a brutal KO loss to Joaquin Buckley in 2021. READ MORE: ‘We Were Thinking We Would Pull Out of the Fight’- Lauren Murphy Reveals She Almost Pulled Out of the Title Fight Against Valentina Shevchenko [https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-we-were-thinking-we-would-pull-out-of-the-fight-lauren-murphy-reveals-she-almost-pulled-out-of-the-title-fight-against-valentina-shevchenko/] However, the Brazilian fighter, Almeida, was one of the bright prospects of the promotion. Hence, his release was rather surprising. THOMAS ALMEIDA: BRIEF UFC JOURNEY Thomas Almeida has an impressive 22-5 [https://www.espn.co.uk/mma/fighter/history/_/id/3071362/thomas-almeida] professional fighting record with seventeen wins via knockout and four via submission. He was on an amazing seventeen-fight win streak before he made his debut in the UFC. The Brazilian fighter showed the same dominance in the UFC as he won his first four fights in the octagon. ‘Thominhas’ faced his first UFC loss via knockout against Cody Garbrandt in 2016. However, he jumped back into the win column with a stunning knockout win over Albert Morales. Unfortunately, Almeida couldn’t build on that as he lost his next four matches. In what turned out to be his final UFC match, he faced a devastating knockout loss in the third round against Sean O’Malley [https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/sean-omalley/] at UFC 260. WATCH THIS STORY: 5 Fights You Do Not Want to Miss at UFC Fight Night: Thiago Santos vs. Johnny Walker [https://www.essentiallysports.com/stories/ufc-mma-news-5-fights-you-do-not-want-to-miss-at-ufc-fight-night-thiago-santos-vs-johnny-walker/] What are your thoughts on the short notice termination of the UFC fighters? What do you make of Thomas Almeida’s UFC career? Let us know in the comments below. 

Brazilian bantamweight fighter Thomas Almeida and three other fighters feature
on the latest list of names to have been cut from the UFC.

Afnan Chougle is a UFC author at EssentiallySports. Besides writing, this Media
graduate is an integral part of the digital web stories team for combat sports.
Before joining EssentiallySports, Afnan gained valuable experience as an intern
at Jiostudios Production House. He uses his experience and passion to further
his professional career and provide unique insight into all things UFC and
combat sports. A Khabib Nurmagomedov fan, Afnan, has religiously followed MMA
ever since UFC 229. Other than 'The Eagle' he adores Muhammad Ali. Furthermore,
he is a fan of Joe Rogan and seldom misses an episode of the Joe Rogan
Experience. Apart from his professional exploits as a UFC journalist, Afnan
loves catching Hotboxin' episodes and honing his skills as an amateur actor.

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/Afnan_Chougle.png

Afnan Chougle

span

blockquote

script

YouTube video player

iframe

UFC Cuts Thomas Almeida and Three Other Fighters From Roster

Team Jon Jones Sets the Record Straight on Francis Ngannou Fight After
Unexpected Retirement Talks at UFC 309

“I’m All Beat Up” – Stipe Miocic Makes Important Health Update Before Jon Jones
UFC 309 Fight

Muhammad Mokaev Confirms Return to UFC’s 125Lbs Division as Hunter Campbell
Conversation Revealed

Team Dana White Comes Clean on Derrick Lewis’ Health Status After Pull-Out From
UFC Edmonton

“RIP” – Daniel Cormier Gets Emotional as UFC World Pays Tribute to Derek
Thompson’s Tragic Passing

MMA Archives

MMA Archives - EssentiallySports

EssentiallySports

https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/es_circle_black_logo.png

title

Brazilian bantamweight fighter Thomas Almeida and three other fighters feature on the latest list of names to have been cut from the UFC.

description

link

https://www.essentiallysports.com/ufc-mma-news-ufc-cuts-thomas-almeida-and-three-other-fighters-from-roster/

https://www.facebook.com/essentiallysports

https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/137c9-16228196590041-800-1.jpg

twitter:card

twitter:creator

twitter:site

twitter:label1

twitter:data1

ReportingNews

ReportingNews Archives

ReportingNews Archives - EssentiallySports

<p class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><b>Sean Oâ€™Malley Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife Height, &amp; More</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Who is Sean O'Malley? </strong></h2>
Sean O'Malley, aka 'Sugar', is one of the most skilled up-and-coming UFC fighters of this generation. The rainbow-haired UFC phenomenon captured the Bantamweight Championship Title in August of 2023 against Aljamain Sterling

The rising UFC superstar had also dipped his toes in other combat sports before becoming a full-time mixed martial artist. O'Malley isÂ <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.ufc.com/athlete/sean-omalley" target="_blank" rel="noopener">4-0</a>Â in kickboxing, 2-0 in amateur boxing, and 1-0 in professional boxing.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Early Life</strong></h2>
Born in Helena, Montana, on October 24, 1994, O'Malley grew up in a family that encouraged athletic pursuits. While still a teenager, O'Malley discovered the world of mixed martial arts. It is not news that Suga is good at what he does.

As per his own account, <em>"I remember when I was 16 years old, I just went and started kickboxing, boxing and just kind of sparring. And just kind of had this natural ability and I think some people are truly born knowing how to fight, and I found that and I became obsessed with it." </em>Certainly, O'Malley's early life laid the groundwork for his future success in the UFC.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Wife and Children</strong></h2>
<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:100">Sean O'Malley is married to <strong>Danya Gonzalez</strong>. Danya is a businesswoman herself, holds a degree in cosmetology, and even is a professional hairstylist.Â Their relationship has been a prominent part of his life, providing support and stability as he has navigated his successful MMA career. And as fate would have it, the two met at Suga's gym wherein he trained with his coach, Tim Welch.</p>
<p data-sourcepos="3:1-3:100">The happy couple also has grown their family with the birth of their daughter <strong>Elena</strong> in 2020.</p>

<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9">Sean O'Malley: Net Worth and Salary 2024</h2>
As of August 2024, O'Malley has amassed a huge fortune, estimated to be approximately $3 million.
<h2 class="jsx-cb26a7af5694ead9" style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Career Timeline</strong></h2>
O'Malley's first fight under the UFC banner was at the Dana White's Contender Series. 'Sugar' fought Alfred Khashakyan on July 18, 2017, on the second week of the show, where he claimed a spectacular first-round KO victory.
<figure class="jsx-b9c5e7fc3c08d611">
<div class="jsx-3009687730 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-3009687730" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1309292512.jpg" /></div>
<figcaption>
<p id="node---47538-figcap">via Imago</p>

</figcaption></figure>
Then O'Malley had his first UFC bout against Terrion Ware on December 1, 2017, at 'The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale' fight card. He defeated Ware via unanimous decision, which also helped him ink a permanent deal with the UFC. After that, he fought against Andre Soukhamthath on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222 and won via unanimous decision.

In his fight against Thomas Almeida at UFC 260, O'Malley claimed an impressive third-round KO victory. Thereafter, he fought the UFC newcomer Kris Moutinho at <a class="jsx-2b55705d932ea6e9" href="https://www.essentiallysports.com/tag/ufc-264-poirier-vs-mcgregor-3/" target="_self" rel="noopener">UFC 264</a>, who replaced Louis Smolka. This ended with a TKO in Suga's favor and he was awarded the Fight of the Night. His next bouts were against Raulian Paiva in UFC 269, and Petr Yan in UFC 280, which Suga clinched with Punches and a split decision win, respectively.

O'Malley then grabbed the Bantamweight champion title against Aljamain Sterling in UFC 292, followed by a title defense against Marlon 'Chitto' Vera in UFC 299. Now, Suga is slated to defend his title once again in UFC 306 against none other than. Merab Dvalishvili
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Â Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Contract</strong></h2>
In early 2023, it was reported that 'Suga' signed an extension with an eight-fight contract. On his own podcast, O'Malley disclosed, <em>"I got a number that I'm very happy with. I truly don't think any manager that I had could have went in there and got me what I got. That also helps with the relationship built with the UFC. I feel like I have earned this contract. I feel like I have earned the amount that I'm getting paid."Â </em>

Although the exact terms of his contract, including its length and financial details, are not publicly disclosed, yet, given his status as the UFC Bantamweight Champion and his growing popularity, it's safe to assume that he has a lucrative deal in place.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Career Stats and Record</strong></h2>
Sugar Sean holds a record of 18-1-0 in his UFC career.Â O'Malley displays his great defensive and striking skills in his fights. He is an excellent standup fighter having 57% significant strike accuracy, 50% takedown accuracy, 64% significant strike defense, and 60% takedown defense in the UFC.Â Moreover, Sugar Sean is an exceptional fighter, as he is skilled in switching fighting stances during the bout.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements</strong></h2>
Brand endorsements can be a significant source of income for fighters like Sean O'Malley, and imminently cultivate a strong brand image.
<ul>
 	<li data-sourcepos="3:1-3:120"><strong>Reebok:</strong> Likely an apparel sponsorship deal where Reebok provides O'Malley with fight gear and other athletic wear.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="4:1-4:122"><strong>Venom:</strong> This could be a fight gear endorsement deal.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="5:1-5:127"><strong>Crypto.com:</strong> This is likely a more general endorsement deal, where O'Malley promotes the cryptocurrency exchange platform.</li>
 	<li data-sourcepos="6:1-7:0"><strong>MyBookieMMA:</strong> This is most likely a sports betting sponsorship deal, where O'Malley promotes the MyBookieMMA platform to MMA fans.</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Major Achievement and Awards</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Andre Soukhamthath, Kris Moutinho, and Petr Yan</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. JosÃ© Alberto QuiÃ±Ã³nez, Eddie Wineland, Thomas Almeida, Raulian Paiva, and Aljamain Sterling</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Honors 2023 Performance of the Year vs. Aljamain Sterling</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Bantamweight division history (61.2%)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest number of strikes landed per minute in UFC Bantamweight division history (7.29)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">Highest significant strike differential in UFC Bantamweight division history (3.89)</span></li>
</ul>
<figure class="jsx-b9c5e7fc3c08d611">
<div class="jsx-3530069273 es-image-loader-aspect-ratio"><img id="img-tag-node--img-loader-0" class="jsx-3530069273" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/UFC_JB_2020-06-06_0406_2020060692548469.jpg" /></div>
<figcaption>
<p id="node---5696-figcap">via Imago</p>

</figcaption></figure>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Charity and Foundation</strong></h2>
Sean O'Malley has been involved in charitable activities and giving back to the community in several meaningful ways:

<strong>Fortnite Tournament Winnings Donation</strong>: In 2021, O'Malley participated in a Fortnite tournament and donated his winnings to charity. This act was highlighted in a LevelPush article, showcasing his commitment to using his platform and success to support philanthropic causes.

<strong>Holiday Giving at Walmart</strong>: In December 2021, O'Malley made headlines for his generous act of handing out $100 bills to Walmart shoppers during the Christmas holiday season. This gesture, reported by MMA Junkie, was part of his effort to spread holiday cheer and assist those in need.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Titles</strong></h2>
<ul>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">UFC Bantamweight Championship (One time, current)</span></li>
 	<li><span style="font-weight: 400">ICF Bantamweight Championship (One time)</span></li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>Sean O'Malleyâ€™s Social Media Accounts</strong></h2>
<table style="border-collapse: collapse;width: 100%">
<tbody>
<tr>
<td style="width: 25%;text-align: center"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/sugasean/?hl=en">Instagram</a></td>
<td style="width: 25%;text-align: center"><a href="https://twitter.com/SugaSeanMMA?ref_src=twsrc%5Egoogle%7Ctwcamp%5Eserp%7Ctwgr%5Eauthor">X</a></td>
<td style="width: 25%;text-align: center"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/SugaSeanMMA/">Facebook</a></td>
<td style="width: 25%;text-align: center"><a href="https://www.sugashop.co/">Website</a></td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

Sean O'Malley

Sean Oâ€™Malley Net Worth 2024, Record, Wife Height, &amp; More Who is Sean O&#8217;Malley? Sean O&#8217;Malley, aka &#8216;Sugar&#8217;, is one of the most skilled up-and-coming UFC fighters of this generation. The rainbow-haired UFC phenomenon captured the Bantamweight Championship Title in August of 2023 against Aljamain Sterling The rising UFC superstar had also dipped his toes in other combat sports before becoming a full-time mixed martial artist. O&#8217;Malley isÂ 4-0Â in kickboxing, 2-0 in amateur boxing, and 1-0 in professional boxing. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Early Life Born in Helena, Montana, on October 24, 1994, O&#8217;Malley grew up in a family that encouraged athletic pursuits. While still a teenager, O&#8217;Malley discovered the world of mixed martial arts. It is not news that Suga is good at what he does. As per his own account, &#8220;I remember when I was 16 years old, I just went and started kickboxing, boxing and just kind of sparring. And just kind of had this natural ability and I think some people are truly born knowing how to fight, and I found that and I became obsessed with it.&#8221; Certainly, O&#8217;Malley&#8217;s early life laid the groundwork for his future success in the UFC. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Wife and Children Sean O&#8217;Malley is married to Danya Gonzalez. Danya is a businesswoman herself, holds a degree in cosmetology, and even is a professional hairstylist.Â Their relationship has been a prominent part of his life, providing support and stability as he has navigated his successful MMA career. And as fate would have it, the two met at Suga&#8217;s gym wherein he trained with his coach, Tim Welch. The happy couple also has grown their family with the birth of their daughter Elena in 2020. Sean O&#8217;Malley: Net Worth and Salary 2024 As of August 2024, O&#8217;Malley has amassed a huge fortune, estimated to be approximately $3 million. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Career Timeline O&#8217;Malley&#8217;s first fight under the UFC banner was at the Dana White&#8217;s Contender Series. &#8216;Sugar&#8217; fought Alfred Khashakyan on July 18, 2017, on the second week of the show, where he claimed a spectacular first-round KO victory.  via Imago Then O&#8217;Malley had his first UFC bout against Terrion Ware on December 1, 2017, at &#8216;The Ultimate Fighter 26 Finale&#8217; fight card. He defeated Ware via unanimous decision, which also helped him ink a permanent deal with the UFC. After that, he fought against Andre Soukhamthath on March 3, 2018, at UFC 222 and won via unanimous decision. In his fight against Thomas Almeida at UFC 260, O&#8217;Malley claimed an impressive third-round KO victory. Thereafter, he fought the UFC newcomer Kris Moutinho at UFC 264, who replaced Louis Smolka. This ended with a TKO in Suga&#8217;s favor and he was awarded the Fight of the Night. His next bouts were against Raulian Paiva in UFC 269, and Petr Yan in UFC 280, which Suga clinched with Punches and a split decision win, respectively. O&#8217;Malley then grabbed the Bantamweight champion title against Aljamain Sterling in UFC 292, followed by a title defense against Marlon &#8216;Chitto&#8217; Vera in UFC 299. Now, Suga is slated to defend his title once again in UFC 306 against none other than. Merab Dvalishvili Â Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Contract In early 2023, it was reported that &#8216;Suga&#8217; signed an extension with an eight-fight contract. On his own podcast, O&#8217;Malley disclosed, &#8220;I got a number that I&#8217;m very happy with. I truly don&#8217;t think any manager that I had could have went in there and got me what I got. That also helps with the relationship built with the UFC. I feel like I have earned this contract. I feel like I have earned the amount that I&#8217;m getting paid.&#8221;Â  Although the exact terms of his contract, including its length and financial details, are not publicly disclosed, yet, given his status as the UFC Bantamweight Champion and his growing popularity, it&#8217;s safe to assume that he has a lucrative deal in place. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Career Stats and Record Sugar Sean holds a record of 18-1-0 in his UFC career.Â O&#8217;Malley displays his great defensive and striking skills in his fights. He is an excellent standup fighter having 57% significant strike accuracy, 50% takedown accuracy, 64% significant strike defense, and 60% takedown defense in the UFC.Â Moreover, Sugar Sean is an exceptional fighter, as he is skilled in switching fighting stances during the bout. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Partnerships and Endorsements Brand endorsements can be a significant source of income for fighters like Sean O&#8217;Malley, and imminently cultivate a strong brand image. Reebok: Likely an apparel sponsorship deal where Reebok provides O&#8217;Malley with fight gear and other athletic wear. Venom: This could be a fight gear endorsement deal. Crypto.com: This is likely a more general endorsement deal, where O&#8217;Malley promotes the cryptocurrency exchange platform. MyBookieMMA: This is most likely a sports betting sponsorship deal, where O&#8217;Malley promotes the MyBookieMMA platform to MMA fans. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Major Achievement and Awards Fight of the Night (Three times) vs. Andre Soukhamthath, Kris Moutinho, and Petr Yan Performance of the Night (Five times) vs. JosÃ© Alberto QuiÃ±Ã³nez, Eddie Wineland, Thomas Almeida, Raulian Paiva, and Aljamain Sterling UFC Honors 2023 Performance of the Year vs. Aljamain Sterling Highest significant strike accuracy percentage in UFC Bantamweight division history (61.2%) Highest number of strikes landed per minute in UFC Bantamweight division history (7.29) Highest significant strike differential in UFC Bantamweight division history (3.89)  via Imago Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Charity and Foundation Sean O&#8217;Malley has been involved in charitable activities and giving back to the community in several meaningful ways: Fortnite Tournament Winnings Donation: In 2021, O&#8217;Malley participated in a Fortnite tournament and donated his winnings to charity. This act was highlighted in a LevelPush article, showcasing his commitment to using his platform and success to support philanthropic causes. Holiday Giving at Walmart: In December 2021, O&#8217;Malley made headlines for his generous act of handing out $100 bills to Walmart shoppers during the Christmas holiday season. This gesture, reported by MMA Junkie, was part of his effort to spread holiday cheer and assist those in need. Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Titles UFC Bantamweight Championship (One time, current) ICF Bantamweight Championship (One time) Sean O&#8217;Malleyâ€™s Social Media Accounts  Instagram X Facebook Website

UFC Cuts Thomas Almeida and Three Other Fighters From Roster

Thomas Almeida: Brief UFC Journey