Due to visa problems, Yan loses coach for UFC 273 and may have Cejudo and O'Malley in his corner

P. Yan (center) can count on H. Cejudo (left) and S. O'Malley (right) as technicians in the UFC 273. Photo: SUPER FIGHTS montage

Close to the long-awaited rematch against aljamain sterling, in a fight that will define the absolute bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg.), Petr yan experienced a worrying setback. Due to visa problems, the Russian ended up losing one of his coaches to the UFC 273, and will possibly have unusual presences in its corner. After publicly asking for help from Henry Cejudo on social media, the athlete ended up responding by Sean O'Malley, who agreed to help the owner of the interim belt. 'Triple C' also indicated participation.

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“Petr, I heard you need a trainer. Just let me know,” O’Malley said, on his Twitter account. Twitter.

Upon learning of the interest in the roosters' promise, Yan wasted no time. On the same social network, the Russian indicated that Sean, in fact, will be present at the Vystar Veterans Memorial Arena, in Jacksonville, where the duel to unify the group's belt takes place.

“A place in the corner was occupied by Sean O'Malley”, published the interim champion.

The first to be invited by Yan, Cejudo also responded to the attack. Former champion of the category, the North American indicated that he may, in fact, attend the show.

“Bring me a reinforced stool and I’ll work in your corner,” Cejudo posted.

On April 9, Yan will share the octagon again with Sterling just over a year after his disqualification that cost him the division's straight title. The protagonists of the confrontation have been provoking each other since the first clash, which confirmed Aljamain as the new owner of the throne.

One corner spot is taken by @SugaSeanMMA 🐩 pic.twitter.com/rW5bJNRZIt

- Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) March 17, 2022

“Get me a booster seat and I'll work your corner…you kneed me” #andnew 🇧🇷 https://t.co/jdQCtpqdEI

— Henry Cejudo (@HenryCejudo) March 17, 2022

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