Petr Yan responds to Sean O'Malley's rematch call after UFC Freedom 250

Sean O'Malley called for a rematch with Petr Yan following his knockout victory at UFC Freedom 250. O'Malley, who has now won two consecutive fights, expressed his desire to face Yan after defeating Aiemann Zahabi. Yan, the current bantamweight champion, attributed the lack of a rematch to the UFC's apprehension regarding O'Malley's chances, stating that they were 'afraid' for him in their potential matchup. Yan had recently undergone minor back surgery but is expected to continue his title reign, now with O'Malley as a contender once more. Discussions about Yan's next fight could feature a trilogy bout against Merab Dvalishvili, whom he previously defeated.

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