Did Petr Yan truly just throw a spanner in the works of his own title shot hopes with that statement? The Russian’s eyes burned a laser-focused intensity as he sat across from Ariel Helwani during the latest episode of “The Helwani Show,” leaving the air thick with unsaid expectations.
Yan, fresh off his impressive victory at UFC Macau, was asked about his future. A shadow seemed to fall over him as he considered the question. His gaze drifted, then flickered back up, steady and resolute. If this title shot isn’t going to happen,” he began, a translator whispering through every word.
“I would lean towards a rematch with Sean O’Malley.”
He paused. His words hung in the air between him and Helwani as if each one was a weight on their shoulders, then continued, “I don’t know what’s going on with him.” There was a flicker of unease on Yan’s face as he spoke, his eyes searching for answers hidden within the shadows.
What do you make of these comments from the former UFC bantamweight champion? Do you want to see Petr Yan vs. Sean O’Malley 2?