Khabib Urges Separate Fights as O’Malley Teases Yan Rematch and Discusses Anxiety

Overview

• Khabib Nurmagomedov advised the UFC to book Sean O’Malley and Umar Nurmagomedov in separate bouts and award the title shot to the more impressive winner, while backing Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili 3.
• Sean O’Malley said he prefers to wait for Yan–Dvalishvili to resolve, but he would face Cory Sandhagen if he is paid at a title-fight rate.
• O’Malley publicly described persistent anxiety tied to fight camps, weight cuts, and the highs and lows of elite competition.
• O’Malley promoted a potential Petr Yan rematch with an “America vs Thailand” message, referencing Yan’s training base in Thailand.
• After defeating Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324, Umar Nurmagomedov did not demand an immediate title shot and outlined either O’Malley or a Dvalishvili rematch as potential next opponents depending on bookings.