Sean O'Malley advocates for rematch with Petr Yan over Merab Dvalishvili
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 30, 2026, 4:20 PM
Last updated Jun 30, 2026
Sean O'Malley expressed that the UFC should prioritize a rematch with Petr Yan, highlighting its significance in bantamweight history. O'Malley's recent victories have positioned him as a title contender, though Yan's recovery may delay a bout against Merab Dvalishvili, who seeks a trilogy match. O'Malley believes that the UFC risks missing a major opportunity if Yan fights Dvalishvili instead. Dvalishvili, for his part, is willing to wait for Yan's return as they negotiate over future matchups.
- •O'Malley has won consecutive matches to become a title contender.
- •Yan recently ended Dvalishvili's title reign at UFC 323.
- •Dvalishvili plans to wait for Yan to finalize their trilogy match.
- •O'Malley believes his rematch with Yan is highly significant for the division.
- •Yan's recovery timeline may affect future fight scheduling.
- 4:55 AMYahoo Sports — Sean O'Malley labels Petr Yan rematch ‘Biggest fight in bantamweight history’
- 4:20 PMYahoo Sports — Sean O'Malley: UFC risking my Petr Yan rematch with Merab Dvalishvili
"Sean O'Malley is eager to run it back with Petr Yan after knocking out Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250.
"Sean O'Malley thinks the UFC should jump on the opportunity of having him rematch Petr Yan.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 1, 2026, 4:55 AMSean O'Malley labels Petr Yan rematch ‘Biggest fight in bantamweight history’
Sean O'Malley is eager to run it back with Petr Yan after knocking out Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250.
- Yahoo SportsJun 30, 2026, 4:20 PMSean O'Malley: UFC risking my Petr Yan rematch with Merab Dvalishvili
Sean O'Malley thinks the UFC should jump on the opportunity of having him rematch Petr Yan.
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