Rising bantamweight, Sean O'Malley challenges Petr Yan: 'Do you want to beat me while you wait for the rematch?'

S. O'Malley challenges P. Yan. Photo: Reproduction/Instagram

Despite there being rumors of a fight against the former bantamweight champion (up to 61,2kg), Dominick Cruz, the promise of division Sean O'Malley may face another fighter next. The North American, who is coming off a victory against Thomas almeida, is attentive to the movement for a rematch between aljamain sterling e Petr yan for the title and takes the opportunity to challenge the Russian.

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"Hey, Petr yan. What are you doing in July? Do you want to hit me while you wait for the rematch?”, wrote O'Malley on his official account on 'Twitter'.

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The possibility was raised after aljamain sterling, who is the champion of the bantamweight category, states that he will need to undergo a surgical procedure on his neck. Like this, Petr yan You can have one more fight so you can remain inactive, if you don't want to wait for your rematch. In the first fight between the two, the Russian was disqualified for an illegal knee and lost the belt.

Pointed out as one of the biggest promises of the roosters, Sean O'Malley hopes to enter the division's rankings in his next fight. Discovered in the 'Contender Series', the North American has a record of 13 wins and just one defeat. Already Petr yan has a record of 15 positive results and two negative results.

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