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Cory Sandhagen Pushes for Sean O’Malley Showdown, Questions Being Passed Over for Petr Yan Rematch

Matchmaking is unresolved as media speculate that O’Malley could be next for Yan at the UFC’s planned White House event.

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.