Petr Yan responded to Sean O'Malley's callout, claiming the UFC were afraid for O'Malley.
What happened?
O'Malley called for a rematch with Yan after his recent win at UFC Freedom 250.
O'Malley extended his winning streak to two with a knockout of Aiemann Zahabi.
Why it matters for Petr Yan
Yan underwent minor back surgery after his win over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.
The expectation was for Yan to complete his trilogy with Dvalishvili.
What comes next?
O'Malley has now entered the title conversation with his callout of Yan.
Yan put the UFC on notice, saying they were afraid for O'Malley.
O'Malley got on the mic with Joe Rogan after his win and called for Yan.
Yan dethroned Merab Dvalishvili to claim the 135-pound belt at UFC 323 on December 7, 2025.
O'Malley beat Yan by split decision at UFC 280 on October 22, 2022.
The UFC may now consider a rematch between O'Malley and Yan.
Yan's response sets up a potential title fight between the two.
O'Malley's win over Zahabi was his 12th in the UFC.
Yan has a record of 20-5 in MMA and 12-4 in the UFC.
O'Malley has a record of 20-3 in MMA and 12-3 in the UFC.
The potential rematch between O'Malley and Yan would be a highly anticipated fight.
Yan's back surgery may have delayed his return to the octagon.
O'Malley's callout of Yan has added fuel to the fire for a potential rematch.
The UFC will now consider the options for Yan's next title defense.
O'Malley's win over Zahabi was a significant one, with Zahabi having a record of 14-3 in MMA.
The win marked O'Malley's second consecutive victory in the UFC.
Yan's response to O'Malley's callout has set the stage for a potential title fight.
The UFC may now consider a rematch between O'Malley and Yan for the 135-pound belt.