Overview
- Speaking on the ONX Sports podcast, Sandhagen called O’Malley “the guy to fight” and urged the UFC to book the matchup.
- He said he wants the bout on the summer White House card and predicted massive viewership for the event.
- Sandhagen argued he merits renewed consideration for a Yan rematch after their five-round decision at UFC 267.
- He pointed to recent results, noting his own stoppage of Song Yadong and contrasting it with O’Malley’s narrow win after O’Malley’s loss to Merab Dvalishvili.
- No fights are official, and some outlets are reporting speculation that O’Malley may be lined up for a title bout with Yan.