"If there is a rematch between Merab and Petr, I would like to fight against Sean, the contender. I find it hard to believe that Sean will agree to this fight and that the UFC will make it happen. There will be an event in Abu Dhabi this summer. I could fight a five-round bout, headline the event... If Petr wins the rematch, his next fight will be against Sean, but if Merab wins the rematch, I'll be next. Sean fought him twice."
"However, Nurmagomedov doubts the matchup will come to fruition as neither O'Malley nor the UFC will want it. Nurmagomedov believes that if Yan defends his title, O'Malley will get the next title shot, considering his previous split-decision win over the champion. However, Nurmagomedov believes he will secure the next title shot if Dvalishvili reclaims the title against Yan. While Nurmagomedov has lost once to Dvalishvili, O'Malley has lost two title fights against the Georgian, including a stoppage."
Umar Nurmagomedov is willing to fight anyone and prefers a matchup with Sean O'Malley in Abu Dhabi this summer, including a five-round main event. Nurmagomedov doubts O'Malley or the UFC will agree to that fight. Merab Dvalishvili has been guaranteed a title shot against Petr Yan next. Nurmagomedov expects that if Yan defends, O'Malley will be next based on his previous split-decision win, but if Dvalishvili reclaims the title, Nurmagomedov would secure the next shot. Nurmagomedov is 20-1 after defeating Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC 324; O'Malley is 19-3 after defeating Yadong Song.
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