Sean O'Malley decided to experiment with training methods used by Jiří Procházka. The post was accompanied by images from the fighter's social media showing O'Malley attempting Procházka's techniques. Specific details about which methods were tested were not provided in the post.
Sean O'Malley is taking notes from one of mixed martial arts' most unconventional practitioners, sharing images on social media of himself attempting training methods associated with light heavyweight contender Jiří Procházka.
O'Malley, the 31-year-old American bantamweight out of MMA Lab, did not specify which of Procházka's techniques he was experimenting with, though the post generated attention for the cross-divisional curiosity on display. The images surfaced on April 14, 2026.
Ranked fourth in the bantamweight division with a 20-3-0 record, O'Malley is one of the more creative strikers in the sport. Fighting out of a switch stance, the six-foot-one Arizonan carries a 72-inch reach and lands an impressive 6.05 significant strikes per minute at 60 percent accuracy — numbers that reflect both his volume and precision. His grappling activity remains limited, with just 0.24 takedown attempts per 15 minutes and 0.2 submission attempts in the same span, underscoring how heavily his game leans on the feet.
Why it matters
- Procházka is widely known for his unorthodox striking philosophy, drawing from kendo and other martial arts disciplines, making him a natural source of inspiration for creative strikers across divisions.
- O'Malley's willingness to pull from outside his weight class suggests an ongoing effort to diversify or refine his already high-output striking game.
- At 31 and ranked fourth at bantamweight, O'Malley remains in the thick of the division's title picture, and any evolution in his technical approach carries real competitive implications.
