Osmanli (11-1) is on the schedule
Ultimate Fighting Championship debut on September 26 against the promotional debutant Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu (9-3). He hopes to make quick work of his opponent from Kyrgyzstan and return to action
UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi before breaking into the top 15.
Mehemmedal Osmanli wants Sean O’Malley after his UFC debut against Ilimbek Akylbek Uulu
The Azerbaijan prospect, who is riding a nine-fight streak and six wins since 2022, made his intentions clear ahead of his Octagon debut. He wants to finish Uulu and then fight closer to home in Abu Dhabi when the UFC heads to the United Arab Emirates on October 24.
“I hope to finish him easily,” Osmanli said at the previous media day
UFC Vegas 121. “And then I want to fight on the Abu Dhabi card, October 24th. Maybe someone in the Top 15…”
Osmanli was then asked who he would like to fight in the top 15 at 135 pounds, citing former champion O’Malley as a favorable matchup.
“I can easily beat Sean O’Malley.”
Muhammedali Osmanlı has announced that he wants to fight on the Abu Dhabi card on October 24. 🥊🇦🇪
“Hopefully I can just finish him. Then I want to fight on the Abu Dhabi card on October 24. Maybe someone in the top 15.”
He answered his opponent’s question without thinking:
“Sean O’Malley’s… pic.twitter.com/YIYxy91iI6
— 8GEN (@8genofficial)
24 September 2026
