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Sean O'Malley scores TKO against Aiemann Zahabi at White House event

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 3:23 PM

Last updated Jun 17, 2026

Sean O'Malley scores TKO against Aiemann Zahabi at White House event

Summary

Sean O'Malley secured a second-round technical knockout victory over Aiemann Zahabi on June 14 during UFC Freedom 250, held on the South Lawn of the White House. The matchup was framed as an advantageous opportunity for O'Malley, with Petr Yan stating that the UFC facilitated the fight to ensure O'Malley's win amidst concerns about a potential rematch. Yan had initially sought to face O'Malley again but claimed UFC denied that matchup. O'Malley is expected to pursue a rematch with Yan, who is set to fight Merab Dvalishvili later this year.

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By the Numbers

•O'Malley defeated Zahabi via TKO in the second round.
•Event took place on June 14 at the White House.
•Petr Yan consented to O'Malley's matchup against Zahabi.
•O'Malley's focus remains on a potential rematch with Yan.
•Yan is expected to fight Merab Dvalishvili later this year.

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3:23 PMYahoo Sports — UFC ‘afraid’ Sean O’Malley would lose White House fight, gave ‘Suga’ easy layup despite ‘consent’ from Petr Yan

What they're saying

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UFC is trying to protect Sean O’Malley and get whatever they can from the former bantamweight champion before losing his inevitable rematch to reigning division titleholder, Petr Yan. That’s why “Suga” got an easy layup for the White House card, according to Yan, who gave his “consent” prior to the Aiemann Zahabi matchup. O’Malley defeated […]
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