Sean O'Malley's coach questions Cormier's remarks about bantamweight title fight
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 27, 2026, 12:28 AM
Last updated Oct 27, 2026
Tim Welch, Sean O'Malley's coach, expressed confusion over UFC commentator Daniel Cormier's suggestion for Petr Yan to face Song Yadong next. Yan secured a unanimous decision victory over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333, leading to speculation about O'Malley as the next challenger. Welch noted O'Malley previously defeated Yadong and found Cormier's remarks surprising, as he believed O'Malley should be in the title discussion. Welch plans to address the issue with Cormier directly.
- •Petr Yan won a unanimous decision against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333.
- •Daniel Cormier suggested a rematch between Yan and Song Yadong.
- •Tim Welch believes Sean O'Malley deserves the next title shot.
- •O'Malley holds a past victory over Yadong and Yan.
- 12:28 AMYahoo Sports — Sean O'Malley's coach believes Daniel Cormier may have a personal issue with 'Sugar' after UFC 333
""It's always seemed like 'DC' has a little something against 'Sugar,' and he doesn't like seeing him win," said Tim Welch, O'Malley's longtime coach.
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