Sean O'Malley Shares Preference for UFC 333 Bantamweight Title Fight

Sean O'Malley has indicated his preference for Petr Yan to emerge victorious in the bantamweight title fight at UFC 333, scheduled for October 24 in Abu Dhabi. This co-main event features Yan defending his title against Merab Dvalishvili, with both fighters having won one match each in their previous encounters.

O'Malley, a former champion in the division, has faced both fighters, losing twice to Dvalishvili and winning against Yan in a controversial bout in 2022. He hopes Yan's victory could lead to a rematch for the title, as a win for Dvalishvili might complicate his chances due to their prior matchups.

O'Malley believes Yan possesses superior skills and is concerned about Dvalishvili's recent nose injury, which may affect his performance. The outcome of this fight will significantly influence O'Malley's prospects for another title shot, alongside the results of an upcoming match between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.