Sean O'Malley proud of new eight-fight UFC deal: 'I have earned this contract'

Sean O'Malley is not going anywhere.

The rising UFC star and title bantamweight contender has signed a new eight-fight contract with the Las Vegas-based promotion. UFC president Dana White announced the news Saturday.

O’Malley (16-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) is one of the biggest young names in the UFC today. The 28-year-old entered the UFC almost five years ago after he earned a contract on Dana White’s Contender Series. Since hten, O’Malley has established himself as a top contender at 135 pounds.