Sean O’Malley believes Petr Yan mustn’t run it again with Merab Dvalishvili instantly after returning to the octagon following decrease again surgical procedure.
Yan vs. Dvalishvili 3 is predicted to occur later this yr, however this much-anticipated title rematch to finish their trilogy gained’t be part of the UFC White Home Card.
Dvalishvili misplaced his title to Yan final yr at UFC 323. Nevertheless, for being an lively champion, the UFC has promised the Georgian fighter a title rematch every time he’s prepared.
Whereas ‘The Machine’ is again within the fitness center, Yan lately had decrease again surgical procedure and is predicted to be again in motion after a few months.
Sean O’Malley Warns Petr Yan Towards Dealing with Merab Dvalishvili
Throughout a latest sit-down, former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley suggested his former opponent, Petr Yan, in opposition to combating Merab Dvalishvili after returning to the octagon following decrease again surgical procedure.
Dvalishvili’s high-pressure wrestling-heavy fashion, fixed takedown makes an attempt, and relentless stress might be an excessive amount of for somebody who simply had decrease again issues.
O’Malley added that he “sucks at wrestling” and wouldn’t shoot takedowns in opposition to Yan. He then known as out ‘No Mercy’ to run it again with him as an alternative, in a bout the place each fighters would probably stand and commerce, one thing O’Malley loves doing and has an edge in.
“I would like Petr Yan subsequent. I hate the thought of Petr coming off again surgical procedure and combating Merab. You’re gonna battle Merab inside a yr after again surgical procedure? It seems like a horrible mistake. I’m not gonna go on the market and attempt to shoot and wrestle him. Why would you battle Merab after again surgical procedure when you’ll be able to battle me? I suck at wrestling.”
Take a look at Sean O’Malley’s feedback about Petr Yan beneath:
Sean O’Malley might be taking over Umar Nurmagomedov subsequent
Sean O’Malley most lately snapped his two-fight dropping skid by defeating Tune Yadong at UFC 324. He has proven curiosity in locking horns with Cory Sandhagen subsequent, provided that the UFC pays him the identical quantity as a title battle.
Else, ‘Suga’ doesn’t thoughts ready for one more title shot.
Then again, No. 2-ranked bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov’s supervisor lately revealed that discussions are ongoing for a possible battle with O’Malley. Nevertheless, nothing has been finalized. He instructed Sport24:
“That’s what all sides are expressing curiosity in. We would like the battle with Sean O’Malley. As I perceive, O’Malley shouldn’t be in opposition to it both and isn’t avoiding it. Logically, it is smart. However there’s no affirmation but, no dates or signed contracts. Nonetheless, it’s seemingly shifting in that route.”
Take a look at Umar Nurmagomedov’s supervisor’s feedback beneath:
‘Suga,’ however, has proven zero curiosity in locking horns with Nurmagomedov.













