While the end result was controversial, Sean O'Malley took a massive step forward in his evolution on Saturday night.
The Dana White’s Contender Series alum defeated former bantamweight champion Petr Yan via split decision in a featured bout at UFC 280 in Abu Dhabi on Saturday night. The victory could potentially set O’Malley up for a title shot against reigning champion Aljamain Sterling. At the time, however, another fight was the furthest thing from O’Malley’s mind.
“It’s hard to make fights right after. I’m sore, I have a headache, I’m tired.