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Ilia Topuria Backs Sean O’Malley to Beat Petr Yan Again

Topuria sees O’Malley’s style giving bantamweight champion Yan problems again if they rematch. “Stylistically, Sean wins the rematch,” Topuria said, adding that the key is the “right mentality” and a full camp. O’Malley beat Yan by split decision at UFC 280 in 2022, a result still debated, keeping rematch buzz alive. Both remain near the bantamweight title picture in 2026.