Sean O’Malley now finds himself in a great position in the bantamweight division.
While he might not get the next title shot, O’Malley’s win over Song Yadong this past Saturday puts him right back in the mix.
The former champion was coming off of consecutive defeats heading into the first UFC event of the year on January 24 in Las Vegas.
Now, Petr Yan has left the door open for a rematch with O’Malley for the 135 pound gold after his rival secured a unanimous decision victory.
This result could lead to big things for one of the most popular fighters on the roster, but it could have also led to an early retirement.
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Who would you be more excited to see Petr Yan defend the bantamweight title against?
Did 'Suga' do enough to earn a rematch at UFC 324? Let us know in the comments.
Merab Dvalishvili holds his arms out at UFC 320, Sean O’Malley celebrates at UFC 324. Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
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Sean O’Malley says the prospect of retiring after UFC 324 was a ‘scary thought’
Sean O’Malley didn’t rule out the possibility of retiring this year when speaking about his return to the Octagon at UFC 324.
‘Suga’ said that while he was focused on the task at hand, it would be impossible to predict what awaits him in the future.
O’Malley’s reaction at the end of his fight with Song Yadong made…
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