Petr Yan recently decided to turn up the heat with a cheeky jab that has got everyone talking. After his impressive win over Deiveson Figueiredo last month, the former UFC bantamweight champion set his sights squarely on Sean O’Malley. But this isn’t a typical fight call-out. Yan went for something a bit more humorous, poking fun at O’Malley’s current situation.
During an interview with Ariel Helwani, Yan dropped a zinger that’s both hilarious and cutting. O’Malley had announced he would be taking some time away from the octagon due to a torn labrum injury, spending potentially 9 to 12 months recovering. Yan’s response? A classic piece of fight humor.
“You know, is this going to happen? I would lean towards a rematch with Sean O’Malley, but I don’t know. What’s going on with him? He’s out for 9 to 12 months, so maybe he got pregnant.”
When is your due date? @SugaSeanMMA https://t.co/eXAtzlwtKq
— Petr “No Mercy” Yan (@PetrYanUFC) December 3, 2024
Not content to let the joke die, Yan doubled down on his comedic assault. He reposted the video with an even more direct message, asking O’Malley about his “due date” on social media. It’s the kind of trash talk that makes fight fans chuckle and gets everyone buzzing about a potential rematch.
With O’Malley currently ranked No. 1 in the bantamweight division and Yan hungry to reclaim his title, this playful jab serves multiple purposes. It keeps their rivalry fresh, generates buzz, and reminds everyone that Yan is still a force to be reckoned with.
Sean O’Malley Responds To Petr Yan’s Comments
During an interview with Ariel Helwani, the Russian fighter suggested O’Malley might be “pregnant” due to his extended time away from the octagon. Yan’s comment came after O’Malley announced he would be recovering from a torn labrum surgery and stepping back from fighting for several months.
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Not one to back down from a verbal sparring match, Sean O’Malley fired back with his own brand of humor. Instead of getting defensive, he dropped a straightforward update about his fighting plans. He revealed his intentions to rematch Merab Dvalishvili in the early part of the second quarter of 2025.
“I predict it will be early Q2. Against Merab. Thanks for asking.”
I predict it will be early Q2. Against Merab. Thanks for asking. https://t.co/igEkdTCVO4
— Sean O'Malley (@SugaSeanMMA) December 3, 2024
The bantamweight division continues to simmer with potential matchups and rivalries. Both fighters have their eyes on the championship, and PetrYan feels particularly motivated. He believes he was robbed in the previous split decision and wants a five-round rematch to settle the score.
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