Sean O'Malley and Petr Yan Exchange Messages Ahead of UFC 333

UFC bantamweight Sean O'Malley is targeting a title opportunity against current champion Petr Yan, provided Yan succeeds in his upcoming rubber match against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 on October 24. O'Malley and Yan recently shared a series of voice messages on Instagram regarding a potential rematch of their 2022 bout.

In the exchange, O'Malley stated his hope that Yan defeats Dvalishvili so they can fight again. Yan responded by confirming his intent to face the winner of his own upcoming match and noted that O'Malley would be next in line if he clears his current opponent. O'Malley indicated he would prioritize a title fight against Yan over a matchup with Payton Talbott, depending on the outcome in Abu Dhabi.