LOS ANGELES – The way Ricardo Ramos sees it, now’s the time to find out which bantamweight prospect is better.

While Ramos didn’t have an easy time dealing with Kyung Ho Kang, the 23-year-old Brazilian prospect ultimately was awarded a split-decision win after a back-and-forth affair Saturday night at UFC 227.

For his next bout, Ramos would like Sean O'Malley, the flashy 23-year-old prospect who’s garnered a strong following ever since he earned a contract last summer on Dana White’s Contender Series.

Why?

“I think because everybody says he’s a prospect, and I am a prospect, too,” Ramos told reporters backstage at Staples Center. “So, we are (two of the youngest) guys in the UFC, and I think we have to fight each other to see who is the best (prospect) in the division. And I know the fans talk about this fight. They ask me about this fight on my social media. We have to see who is the best.”

Both Ramos (12-1 MMA, 3-0 UFC) and O’Malley (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) can claim to still being perfect in the UFC. Ramos owns a four-fight winning streak that now includes his first three for the promotion. O’Malley, meanwhile, is still undefeated, which includes wins in his first two UFC fights.

Most recently, O’Malley suffered a foot injury that required surgery in his unanimous-decision win over Andre Soukhamthath at UFC 222 in March. O’Malley required surgery to repair the damage and has been on the sidelines since but has mentioned October as a target for his return.

For Ramos, a matchup with “Suga” would also be a chance to remind him not to get ahead of himself.

“I like his style. He’s a show man. But who the hell said Sean O’Malley this is his (expletive) show, bro,” Ramos said. “This is the UFC, and he has to fight with a real fighter like me. Let’s see who is the best.”

To watch Ramos’ full post-fight scrum, check out the video above.

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