Sean O’Malley does not assume Petr Yan ought to get a rematch with Merab Dvalishvili so quickly after returning to the Octagon after present process again surgical procedure.
Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3 is scheduled to happen later this yr, however this extremely anticipated title rematch that completes the trilogy is not going to be included on the UFC White Home card.
Dvalishvili misplaced the title to Yan at UFC 323 final yr. However because the reigning champion, the UFC has promised the Georgian fighter a title rematch at any time when he’s prepared.
Whereas “The Machine” is again within the gymnasium, Yan lately underwent again surgical procedure and is anticipated to return within the subsequent few months.
Sean O’Malley warns Petr Yan to not face Merab Dvalishvili
In a latest roundtable, former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley suggested his former opponent Petr Yan, who has returned to the Octagon after again surgical procedure, to not battle Merab Dvalishvili.
Dvalishvili’s high-pressure type of wrestling, fixed takedown makes an attempt, and relentless stress could also be an excessive amount of for somebody with again points.
O’Malley added that he’s a “large wrestler” and has no intention of firing a takedown in opposition to Yan. He then yelled “No Mercy” and known as for folks to battle him as an alternative. This battle has the potential for each fighters to face up and commerce, one thing O’Malley likes to do and has a bonus.
“I need Petr Yan subsequent. I hate the concept of Petr getting back from hip surgical procedure and preventing Merab. Are you going to battle Merab inside a yr after hip surgical procedure? That appears like a horrible mistake. I am not going to go on the market and shoot him and attempt to wrestle him. Why battle Merab after hip surgical procedure when you possibly can battle me? I am not good at wrestling.”
Take a look at Sean O’Malley’s feedback about Petr Yan under.
Sean O’Malley might face Umar Nurmagomedov subsequent
Sean O’Malley most lately snapped a two-fight shedding streak by defeating Tune Yadong at UFC 324. He has expressed curiosity in dealing with Cory Sandhagen subsequent, however provided that the UFC pays him the identical quantity as a title battle.
In any other case, “Suga” does not thoughts ready for an additional title win.
In the meantime, the supervisor of No. 2 ranked bantamweight Umar Nurmagomedov lately revealed that talks are persevering with relating to a doable matchup with O’Malley. Nevertheless, nothing has been finalized. He instructed Sport24:
“That is what groups are enthusiastic about. We need to play Sean O’Malley. As I perceive it, O’Malley is not in opposition to it, he is not avoiding it. Logically it is smart. However there is not any affirmation but, no date, no contract signed. Nonetheless, we’re in all probability transferring in that route.”
Coach Umar Nurmagomedov’s feedback are as follows.
In the meantime, “Suga” has proven no real interest in preventing Nurmagomedov.
