Petr Yan: I Was the One Who Chose to Fight Sean O’Malley - MMA Fighting

Petr Yan discusses his reaction facing Sean O’Malley at UFC 280, if O’Malley is on his level, why he didn’t face Chito Vera, why he came up short in his last fight against Aljamain Sterling, his recent meeting with Sterling, if he should get a title shot with a win Saturday, how the O’Malley fight will end, and more.
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[@MMARavid]

Good job on Yan working on his English

[@GARCIAOFFICAL]

Respect to Yan for attempting English, it is not easy considering the life he lives, I hope to see him continue to develop his English skills. I am excited to see his performance Saturday.

[@madman9093]

Yeah maybe one day he’ll be a English teacher

[@saloonboone]

It’s quite jarring to hear him speaking pretty decent English when a year ago he couldn’t say a word of English (as far as we know) He clearly has a great teacher.

[@Captain_Kel]

What do you mean by the life he lives? What would prevent him from learning English? genuine question.

[@MedicalBuds]

@@Captain_Kel he didn’t grow up with English.. he lived a life with a completely different language.

[@kev30631]

His English still isnt good. Islam Makhachev and Paulo Costa have improved greatly. That's a better example.

[@martyfromnebraska4890]

I’ll always respect fighters for learning and actually use their english in order to appeal more to the fanbase And Yan is no exception, respect to the guy

[@Seeloknya_Sebaiknya]

indeed

[@kevg5883]

Paulo Costa is a great example of that. Ppl hated him like 6 months ago and then he learned English and now everyone can see how funny he is

[@mvpembiid8052]

Ya some of the most iconic lines are broken english 😂

[@micahjohnson138]

i wish they dont they dont need usa fanboy

[@imhim2920]

@@micahjohnson138 hahaha mad for no reason, grow up son

[@syedfawaz8090]

Props to Yan for improving his english so much! These russians always impress with their desire to improve their english

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

Believe it or not it could save millions of lives if Russian people learned English, Spanish, Portuguese, German or French. The reason this whole mobilisation is able to go ahead in Russia (therefore deepening the war) is because they are so reliant on Russian spoken information... and Putin controls that narrative sadly.

[@kanthony9154]

It's because English is so similar to Russian ✨

[@paulmow3024]

Lmao what?

[@yes-vy6bn]

@@KingDomsKingdom85 GLOBALIZATION BTFO

[@1994mrmysteryman]

@@KingDomsKingdom85 Lmao. As if western media tells any truth.

[@DarkPhantomSky]

He's just such a beast. A fighter's fighter. Terminator. Gotta respect his work ethic and skills.

[@wheatley9601]

Ok Joe Rogan

[@GalactusOG]

"If he was my friend, i would have stopped him" - Peter (on Omaleys looks)

[@IS-bo2po]

Haha words from the wise .

[@mystikgaming2k]

🤣

[@ryanroland6426]

@@IS-bo2po how is that words from the wise? omalley has built a whole brand around his style and looks and makes more money outside of fighting than he does in the cage

[@ranaypatty4174]

Yan literally said its good for the brand and he likes it. But he said if he was his personal friend and not famous he wouldve stopped it. Quit assuming u bum

[@1percentaday883]

@@ranaypatty4174 lol relax raney 😂

[@spiffy8576]

Let's Go Petr Yan.

[@SpreadAU]

You don’t mean that

[@zeik04]

Let's go "to ukriane" Peter Yan

[@leehess6335]

Sean o’Malley never really talks bad about a fighter even the guys use for leaving the last guy had five losses before he fought Sean O’Malley it was terrible we got cut short before it was about to get started because Sean was gonna put his lights out and he knew it I know Sean’s knuckle hit his eye but a lot of lighters for worse I pokes his plans to take Sean‘s legs out failed and Sean was about to go to work and that would’ve been making the rest of that fight I’ll legendary meme the guy spirit was already broke that’s why he quit kept touching the eye if you want to get out of a fight keep touching your eye in the UFC 😳😱🥶🫣🤪 he saved his self a concussion he was taken like damn legs didn’t work I haven’t even touched his man’s face yet he still got a full gas tank of wipp ass by sugar Sean O’Malley‘s 🤲🙌👐🤝👊👊👊👊👊

[@Horzydood]

My man ariel the goat at instigating fights

[@edgarchavez5845]

Ariel? Never bro lol

[@emmanuelbanjoko750]

@@edgarchavez5845 hall of fame instigator but we love the nose

[@haldir3120]

Undercover promoter he is

[@villainxp]

Hopefully non English speaking fighters knows how much fan appreciate them speaking it when they can. Hats off to Yan looking forward to this fight.

[@DiesesMax]

My favorite MMA fighter 🇷🇺☦️💪

[@alexandre7634]

🇬🇪🇦🇲🇬🇷🇲🇩🇺🇦 too ☦️

[@elchxppa8566]

Them leg kicks gone kill O’Malley 🤧

[@jaydee2761]

O’Malley dealt with Muñoz who is a much better leg kicker pretty easily. I don’t think that’ll be what gets to him

[@nick4942]

@@jaydee2761 That’s all Pedro had tho in that fight. It’s harder to defend leg kicks when you also have to worry about a dangerous boxer like yan who’s waking you down .

[@anthonyb5036]

@@jaydee2761 pedro is not a better kicker wtf. Petr literally trains with the Thais

[@connoranderson24]

Yan is also smaller than Pedro bro. Pedro couldn't land a single punch to the head or body lol. If sean just avoids the clinch. He'll literally faceplate this man in 2 rounds. Easily rbh

[@nick4942]

@@connoranderson24 You’re either delusional or don’t know anything about the technical level of the sport. There’s no planet where Sean easily beats Yan. Swing me you’re 🔌’s number I need what u 🚬 lil bro.

[@thewillow0000]

Man this guy is awesome! Australia 🇦🇺

[@markwhitt8256]

I really appreciate him learning English and trying to answer some questions in English

[@Gabi_Garcia_is_the_GOAT]

Yan is speaking English very well !!!

[@Gabi_Garcia_is_the_GOAT]

@Finessin chito is that u

[@Sicarius-MMA]

His english is so good compared to where it was 1-2 fights ago.

[@StormyNormy]

Hearts telling me that O’Malley is going to win but brains telling me Peter about to shut down the Suga Show Hype! Going to be a great fight! 🎉🔥

[@7777wilson1]

Hope so❣️ that P. Yan shuts down OMalley definitively 🙏🤞

[@bossmandolo23]

He only choose to fight him cause O'Malley is a big name but let's be real O'Malley not on the same level as Yan

[@chrisreid5766]

Yeah Yan is levels below

[@christianmaldonado4918]

@@chrisreid5766 😂

[@jaseallenson316]

What? Its because all the top 10 guys were booked. He doesnt want to wait that long, plus i guarantee he got a big extra bag for taking the fight in abu dhabi. Plus if ya think omalley didnt deserve the fight, what makes islam deserve his fight for a title vs charles?

[@rogshit]

We're gonna find out Saturday

[@karlmarks6065]

@@jaseallenson316 Islam has actually fought people in the top 10 bobby green , dan hooker , not sure if drew dober was top 10 , omalley beat Pedro by eye poke thats it , Islam dominates omalley scrapes a win

[@GalactusOG]

He called omaleys bluff.

[@Last_Chance.]

As he should

[@colbylandwehr3334]

Yan aint that good

[@harambe7430]

@@colbylandwehr3334 Neither’s Sean

[@anarchy1090]

@@colbylandwehr3334 you’re probably the same guy that was saying yan by murder when he fought aljo

[@zanemosholder5097]

well o’malley wasn’t bluffing lol

[@wizz2852]

I can see Sean keeping range and poking from the outside for two rounds and coasting to a decision.

[@txmade210]

Me too, that's why I think Yan will come out more aggressive than usual. Especially after that Aljo loss.

[@Last_Chance.]

Sean might poke at him and dance around for round 1. Then Yan will put on a clinic for round 2 and 3.

[@YABOII885]

Why didn’t sandhagen do that then? Sean and Sandhagen same height almost same reach

[@ZeusHuncho]

@@YABOII885 the Sandhagen fight was 5 rounds, this fight is 3.

[@ttaayylloorrmmtt]

It comes down the Seans power if he isn’t hurting Yan in the first then I think a Yan walks him down and finishes him in the second or third

[@nagellllll]

Good interview. Do one more after his win next week please.

[@sml2238]

this was a really good interview. what I like about yan is he's much different that most other russian fighters. he has personality with that dry humor and sarcastic nature of his. Also, I much prefer his fighting style rather than the Dagestan body squeezers.

[@jjsavior]

Someone makes sure this guy understands its a 3 round fight.

[@twotwon4201]

he’ll actually have his team with him this time

[@barackobama9958]

Still think its BS this man's not the Bantamweight champ

[@stevetroy1864]

Still think it's BS Osama bin Bomin got 2 terms as a US president

[@lukemurray4950]

Why? He lost to Sterling.

[@mikebarratt6767]

Twice

[@tiemanschnitzel7940]

How someone can side with this O'Malley character is beyond me.... Yan: Put him out of our misery!

[@lukemurray4950]

Yeah I don't get why people like him either. His got a good fighting style but I don't find him likeable at all.

[@vinnyvan8851]

Sean’s so trashy

[@christianmaldonado4918]

@@lukemurray4950 very unlikable actually lol

[@yes-vy6bn]

​@@lukemurray4950 he is such a cringelord. i watched his podcast one time and he was talking about wanting to bang the flight attendant (he has a wife and a child !!!)

[@kev30631]

Look at video with his kid and family. He's a normal acting guy. Hes cool and chill in his podcast also. He's personable and likable in his interviews with Ariel. Unlikable is Jessica eye, jorge masvidal ,Coby Covington. A very short list overall

[@theguvnor3880]

Let's go Yan.

[@mikebarratt6767]

Let's go Ukrainian

[@TotemYuri]

@@mikebarratt6767 🎪🤡🤡🤡🤡

[@mikebarratt6767]

@@TotemYuri you are the lost clown 🤡

[@johnwick4043]

@@mikebarratt6767 the 🎪is calling your name, 🤡🐈🐈

[@wizz2852]

This fight is going to be a lot closer than people are giving Sean credit for.

[@warrenstringham415]

Yan's gonna beat the breaks off of that druggie.

[@Last_Chance.]

Yan is going to absolutely destroy Sean

[@scottstevens129]

@@Last_Chance. definitely isn’t . If yan turning into a wrestler is your definition of “Destroying Sean “ you got it😂

[@RockandRoll-ss7dc]

Yan is going to anhiliate sean

[@tydupont8084]

I think you’re wrong. Lol

[@dgad87]

Piotr holds a win over Cory Sandhagen who is also tall and has reach. The difference is Sandhagen is an elite fighter and Omaley is an up and comer

[@andrewjames1613]

Good interview! Petr is always a caveman 💪💪

[@jaybrz9949]

Peter is such a nice guy by the way he fights never would have thought

[@alcottdevalte7440]

Gonna be a good, tough fight. Don't understand why Yan wanted Malley who is 6.4 with an 84.5 reach and 29-0...

[@Last_Chance.]

Because he wants to stop the hype train....and he will.

[@k-dollaz]

Facts, huge step up in competition for Yan

[@kriss2558]

What? He is 5' 11"

[@eastwood111]

6ft 4in? Uhh no, he’s not that tall

[@civilwarwasaninsidejob7405]

@@eastwood111 the fact you can't tell he's joking is baffling and concerning.

[@Shinchad75]

Yan vs vera will be a perfect fight. Vera just need a perfect kick to end him. It will be very interesting fight.

[@vinnyvan8851]

Let’s go Petr !

[@JackJacksonMMA]

He said for Sean big opportunity..for him tune up fight

[@bubbabuttz1629]

Thank you Ariel for the great question about CHITO ! #CHITOSHOW

[@zeebo9]

Yan will have the belt again 2023 ‼️

[@tspeez]

Ariel "can I ask" Helwani

[@Karabo4344]

This man will be merciless on Saturday

[@Last_Chance.]

I'm interested to see what kind of chin Sean has

[@chasingthecrown7376]

Sean is so tall and long. If Suga can’t keep Yan at the end of his punches and kicks it’s going to be a wrap. If Yan doesn’t get stopped I definitely see him getting the nod from the judges. This is a massive step up in competition for the Suga Show but even if he loses I see him being competitive with anyone in the top 5 even if he never wins again. I don’t like Sean’s character but I really like his fighting style because it’s aesthetically pleasing to watch and he’s basically a knockout artist… Sean at the end of the 1st round via KO or Yan via tko in the 3rd round or decision. On another note: Yan’s attempt at using English in an interview will increase his stock. Yan is a very likable guy and low key a funny killer.

[@dhooter]

Not a chance. O'Malley will get tko from injury. Or if Petr gets a 💣 landed. A wrap

[@sikiwitit3551]

Respect he is a strong dude,

[@Kronus_Music]

Petr "I come for smesh dis guy" Yan

[@JP-jp9jz]

I like Sean a lot.... This is the biggest fight of his career yet. If he wins he will move up fast and get paid more than he ever has so far...... But if Petr wins, it's expected.

[@ReeaperSniping]

Thx captain obvious

[@JP-jp9jz]

@@ReeaperSniping no problem captain a**hole

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

If he wins then a title fight is next up for O'Malley... but that's a BIG "If".

[@seymourbutts8899]

Suga via ko ?🤔🤔

[@AB-uc5vj]

Bro peter english so good

[@Unoriginalswine]

Petr working on his English. Good for him will open alot of opportunities for him

[@briscoesjug1026]

I got a stylish pair of safety glasses yan can borrow cause once he starts chopping at 1malleys legs like Pedro was Sean is gonna let those fingers fly

[@KingMB23]

his demeanour reminds me a lot of Niko Belic from GTA IV.

[@Thenotorious998]

Lol I just finished watching yan fight and this video popped

[@marvinsepp3202]

Sean hasn't fought Cruz Ariel :(

[@banneduser9437]

What I’d give to see Petr vs TJ

[@forrestedmountains7081]

Most exciting fighter in division. The real champ.

[@shreddedguy679]

bro not atm, he lost the championship fight. the real champ has the belt

[@forrestedmountains7081]

@@shreddedguy679 sterling is a coward who cheated then hung on for dear life in rematch. He's boring fighter.

[@shreddedguy679]

@@forrestedmountains7081 cheated? HAHAH bro give it a rest, he won the fight fair and square, he took yans back and babied him, it only went to decision because suddenly in round 4 yan decides to wake up, something it seems u still havent done.

[@forrestedmountains7081]

@@shreddedguy679 hahahahahaha good one.

[@shreddedguy679]

@@forrestedmountains7081 what u mean good one, he has the belt because he won by decision...dude i can see your feelings are very hurt and now u are being delusional and pretending yan didnt lose lol, dweeb

[@themostdoubtedmma]

yan a G for giving us this fight but I just think it’s going to end badly. In his mind he deserves to be champ and is now fighting someone who has never beaten anyone elite just to pass the time I just question where his mind will be at if Sean can tag him early

[@warrenstringham415]

Arizona with Petr Yan. We do not like athletes that use drugs and give youth bad culture like Sean.

[@lightoftruth8672]

He uses Marijuana occasionally, not sure what drugs you are talking about. I bet you are happy to promote doctors and pharmaceuticals, prob take quite a few yourself as well

[@warrenstringham415]

@@lightoftruth8672 He smokes recreationally, and that is a problem. If he consumed it for medical reasons, I wouldn't have a problem with that. His whole persona gives youth bad culture. On the other hand, Petr Yan is a perfect role model for youth. Sean also does hard drugs when he parties. He covered that on his podcasts.

[@Reclaimtherainbow_Gen9]

I had Yan winning the Aljo fight as well. Chased him the 1st round, easily won 4 & 5. Only lost 2 and 3 but didn’t do major damage or really threaten a submission so it shouldn’t have been a 10-8 in my opinion.

[@alexanderdominguez666]

SUGA gonna get that dub watch ⛹️⛹️☄️☄️

[@lukemurray4950]

Yeah he gonna be running around the Octagon while Petr stalks him down like a Siberian Tiger 🐯🐅

[@JoeyCentral]

@@lukemurray4950 Even Siberian Tigers know better than to attack an Elephant without backup 🐘

[@lukemurray4950]

@@JoeyCentral is Sean an elephant? I'm confused lol what you trying to say? I do know that lions will only attack elephants when they super hungry because one mistake and the elephant kills it. Also I am pretty sure Siberia doesn't have elephants bit the Tigers do go from Siberia into India and India have elephants so maybe you are talking about them.

[@legalise.nuclearbombs]

The title of the video and the dark looming camera angle is great

[@bubbag3176]

This dude is a killer…if Suga wins this fight there will be no denying him!

[@slicvm]

O'Malley will only win via sheer luck. No way is O'Malley champ material. He's too slow and frail for the top of the division. Anyone that believes otherwise is only a fanboy

[@connoranderson24]

@@slicvm this whole comment is the dumbest thing I've ever read🤦‍♂️🤣🤣

[@DarkNomad38]

@@slicvm lmao how did this comment work?

[@slicvm]

@@DarkNomad38 When Mayweather vs Conor backfires

[@chaseGamez]

@@slicvmhow u feel now?

[@thafightgame5383]

Already like Petr more for attempting English fighters who don’t try annoy me holds back on there star power Ferrsure

[@yuriboyka7423]

Ariel: Hello, how are you my friend, spasibo! Also Ariel: Had an Ukrainian flag sticker on his laptop. 🤡🤡🤡

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I don't think all Russian people hate Ukranian people mate, in fact a lot of them have family members and friends from each others nations from what I've heard. Ozzy Man did a couple of fascinating interviews with real people like you and I but one was with Ukranians and one was with Russians... its a very interesting watch if you have the time mate.

[@tristinmikes]

you’re the real clown lmfao

[@yuriboyka7423]

@@tristinmikes Sure I am, buddy. 😂

[@palestineadesanya7040]

@@yuriboyka7423 how’s the leg Yuri?

[@masoncordell9685]

And it was a huge mistake. Anyone up on the ladder who went to decision with Suga was gonna lose, the script demands it

[@DOOMMAKEDONIA]

Let’s go Yan !

[@dfish349]

Man, idk guys.. Petr saying Sean isn't on his level in anything makes me feel like he's downplaying Seans skills, Sean submitted a black belt that was bigger than him at Quintet, and his striking is very tricky with a high fight IQ I think this will be tougher than he's expecting... What do you guys think

[@wheatley9601]

This is one of Ariel's weaker interviews. He clearly doesn't know how to approach a guy like yan

[@mhmm3218]

the eyes of a killer..

[@justSayKnow411]

Ariel is a great interviewer but in that one the questions are not really good (-;

[@mpforeverunlimited]

Imagine omalley wins and petr is removed from pfp and omalley enters at #15

[@monkpato]

Go Yan!

[@tennispeppis4811]

Yan is dope.

[@amsterdamoriginalsaustralia]

Yan is a very active fighter or it really seems that way

[@shreddedguy679]

7:40 rekt chito with that one lmao

[@Cringe.gaming]

Undefeated 17-0

[@jo-esttan3242]

"I'll beat O Malley, yes?"

[@KingDomsKingdom85]

I feel Sean is going to be going to bed early this weekend, this bloke is like a computer with how he downloads information in the cage... its scary to imagine being in there with Petr. Late 2nd round or 3rd round is when Petr will get the stoppage I reckon. Of course Sean can shock the world here as he's also super talented... I just feel Petr's fight IQ is considerably better than Sean O'Malleys.

[@rdrd9676]

Sean will be on a stretcher again for the 3rd time in the UFC

[@martinbedoya5486]

Petr needs to talk accent don’t matter it’s how we learn

[@sugarray6250]

I believe this is a hard fight for Yan. If it was 5 rounds I believe he would win. 3 rounds O'Malley can coast to a decision. I'm rooting for Yan. No mercy!

[@EvilSmonker]

I would agree but O'malley is not proven to be durable in the slightest, I think he will be hurt by Yan early.

[@KusunokiSG47]

Yan improve his English Pretty sure he improve his fight game and IQ too

[@waleralee4734]

his english is getting better and better. petr is a very good person

[@khodalorder3531]

Petr vs tj dillashaw in Feb or March

[@Alex-rk5jp]

I live yan areial together

[@rockababy]

Yan will win without a doubt. The pressure is too much.

[@user-by2qe8qd8j]

Pressure is too much for who?

[@speedy0834]

I guess the UFC wasn't kidding about signing Hasbulla on!

[@israelmean]

Petr gonna get that KO

[@mikebarratt6767]

Which KO

[@bretweeks2997]

He said more hype than main event Islam vs olivera

[@EvilSmonker]

No he said more hype then the title fight Aljo vs TJ.

[@joshuamorales8247]

Yeah cause he wanted all the hype from an “easy” opponent. Watch him ask for a title shot after beating someone who’s not top 10 and or top 5.

[@KharlHungus]

The difference between Peter and Petr is all after the “t” so if you sound different, at least sound different after the “t”. But more than that, I don’t see where the “yo” is in Petr. Peyoter? Wtf. Anyways, I hope he wins. Via ko, knocking out all the Tekashi 69 out of that clown.

[@XXLbloodlines]

They made you fight sean you didn't want this ass whooping you bout to get

[@ben9262]

ayyy Yan speaking English let’s go

[@QuoteGawd]

I’m betting for O’Malley but he’s going to get demolished 😂

[@stevenbillard9878]

Not a good question in my opinion. The guy is a up and comer .. of course he would take the fight to further his career, duh lol

[@eastwood111]

This will be Sean 2nd loss

[@MBW37]

Yan fans care about your opinion please explain more about your opinions like you do here

[@emmy4537]

he is kukla boy

[@meowmeowmeow1243]

How is dodging the draft working for you Petr? :))

[@jaseallenson316]

Horrible interview by ariel. Asked the same questions multiple times. Then yan said he made mistakes but thinks he won the fight. Ariel follows that by asking, after watching it do you think you won the fight? Why ask him if he watches seans podcast? Some dumb questions.

[@robertdoyle9180]

This dudes delusional. One round aljo had his back for like 4:40 seconds. Almost a 10-8. How’d you win on points bro?

[@Dewailed]

Petr yan will not be a top paid ufc fighter because he dont speak english or have any intrest in learning it. The translation thing gets pretty wack when ur at the top of the game.

[@MRxROID]

This is a complete mismatch. Yan by stoppage

[@omarhagechehade6785]

Sugas coming for this old man

[@jameswilson8611]

They are the same age 😂

[@seanfobbs7575]

I’m an American but my allegiance is to the Kremlin and Putin!!! Go Yan!! 🇷🇺 better than 🇺🇸

[@DetlefAbouChaker]

Z

[@victorkaska2666]

Z

[@harambe7430]

@FuckMMAfans HAHAHAHAHAHAHHAAH YOU ACTUALLY FELL FOR THAT VIDEO

[@harambe7430]

@FuckMMAfans well whatever you heard it from it’s bs cause he’s never spoke about the war or Putin and neither has any Russian mma fighter

[@seds94]

L

[@mrstarbuck9212]

Guys watch, he started to speak English, he is going to call Dana and ask for money hahahaha