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Sean O'Malley backs Petr Yan in UFC 333 title clash amid Kris Moutinho BKFC debut

2026-08-27 · Sean O'Malley · Player Focus

Sean O'Malley is rooting for Petr Yan to win at UFC 333 on October 24 to set up a potential title rematch. The former UFC bantamweight champion said a Yan victory would be a 'great birthday present' and his best chance to return to title contention. He believes Merab Dvalishvili winning would likely block his path due to two prior losses to the Georgian.

Kris Moutinho set for BKFC debut after Sean O'Malley record fight

Kris Moutinho will make his bare-knuckle boxing debut at BKFC Fight Night on August 21 at Mohegan Sun Arena. The former UFC bantamweight signed with BKFC after a career that included a memorable UFC 264 bout against Sean O'Malley. In that fight, O'Malley landed a record number of significant strikes in a three-round bantamweight contest. Moutinho showed heart despite taking a brutal beatdown before being released following a first-round loss to Guido Cannetti.

Sean O'Malley fires back at Ian Machado Garry over past comments

Sean O'Malley criticized Ian Machado Garry in a YouTube reaction video, responding to claims that Garry inspired fans to watch UFC 292. O'Malley said the remark got personal and questioned Garry's influence, jokingly asking 'The f*ck did you just say?' He also sided with Uros Medic in the debate about women running the world, saying he could not imagine a female president with a male vice president.

Petr Yan vs Sean O'Malley history shapes UFC 333 outlook

Sean O'Malley defeated Petr Yan via split decision at UFC 280 in October 2022 in Abu Dhabi. The win earned him a title shot and led to a championship victory over Aljamain Sterling. He successfully defended the belt once before losing to Merab Dvalishvili. Yan now holds the bantamweight title and defends it against Dvalishvili at UFC 333 in their trilogy bout.

  • Kris Moutinho's BKFC debut is scheduled for August 21 at Mohegan Sun Arena
  • Sean O'Malley set a UFC bantamweight record for significant strikes in a three-round fight against Moutinho at UFC 264
  • Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili are tied 1-1 in their rivalry heading into UFC 333 on October 24
  • Sean O'Malley lost to Merab Dvalishvili twice in his career

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