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Sean O’Malley admitted he considered retirement following his fight at UFC 324 against Song Yadong O’Malley called the thought of retiring ‘scary’ and

MMA News / HITC / January 27

Sean O’Malley reflects on missed opportunity against Song Yadong after UFC 324 replay

Sean O’Malley didn’t walk away from UFC 324 completely satisfied. The former bantamweight champion was one of the headline names featured as the promotion kicked off its new era on Paramount+, and he got back into the win column with a split decision over Song Yadong.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 26

Sean O’Malley admits UFC 324 could’ve been his final fight if he’d lost close battle to Song Yadong

Sean O’Malley now finds himself in a great position in the bantamweight division. While he might not get the next title shot, O’Malley’s win over Song Yadong this past Saturday puts him right back in the mix.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 25

Sean O’Malley Snaps Skid, Defeats Song Yadong by Decision at UFC 324

LAS VEGAS — Sean O’Malley didn’t hide the emotion when the final horn sounded Saturday night. For the first time in nearly 700 days, Sean O’Malley walked out of the cage with his hand raised, earning a hard-fought unanimous decision victory over Song Yadong in the co-main event of UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / January 24

Sean O'Malley decisions Song Yadong in UFC 324 co-main event

An enormous fight in the bantamweight division served as Saturday's UFC 324 co-main event. Former champion Sean O'Malley took on No. 5 ranked Song Yadong

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 24

Sean O’Malley Vs. Song Yadong Breakdown

Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong do battle in a bantamweight clash at UFC 324 on Saturday, as we give a breakdown. This three-rounder serves as a critical crossroads for the 135-pound division, especially following Petr Yan’s recent reclamation of the bantamweight title from Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 23

Song Yadong Losses: Who Has Defeated the UFC Bantamweight Star?

Alongside Zhang Weili, Song Yadong has emerged as one of China’s biggest stars in the UFC. With his explosive fighting style and animated callouts, the Harbin native has also won over the American audience.

MMA News / HITC / January 23

Song Yadong responds to ‘racism’ question after Sean O’Malley apology before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley might find Song Yadong has a bit more drive than usual when they meet in the Octagon. The UFC returns to Las Vegas for UFC 324 this Saturday, ending a break that has felt longer than it actually was.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 23

UFC 324 – Sean O’Malley vs Song Yadong: Preview & Betting Tips

The highly anticipated bantamweight matchup between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong is a fight that has everyone intrigued at UFC 324. O’Malley (18-3, 1 NC) enters the fight as one of the most recognisable figures in the division.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 22

UFC 324: Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong Stats and Prediction: Record, Age, Height, Walkaround Weight, Reach, & Rankings

UFC 324 is set to light up the fight calendar on January 24, 2026, as the promotion heads to T-Mobile Arena for another stacked night. Besides the interim lightweight title fight between Gaethje and Pimblett, the card is star-studded with fan-favorite contenders looking to shake up their individual divisions.

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MMA News / Bloody Elbow / January 22

Song Yadong reacts to Sean O’Malley’s apology after ‘bringing racism’ into UFC 324 matchup

Song Yadong may have some extra motivation to beat Sean O’Malley. After a lengthy break, action will return to the Octagon at UFC 324 in Las Vegas this Saturday.

MMA News / The Body Lock / January 22

Song Yadong Fires Back: ‘Keep Racism Out of MMA’ After O’Malley’s Controversial Stunt

Sean O’Malley wore a COVID face mask during a December 2025 staredown with Song Yadong, sparking accusations of racism O’Malley apologized at UFC 324 media

MMA News / EssentiallySports / January 22

Sean O’Malley Issues Apology for Controversial Jab at UFC 324 Opponent Song Yadong

Sean O’Malley left the MMA universe in a split when he faced off against Chinese prospect Song Yadong and sparked a Conor McGregor-style feud last month.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / January 22

Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong prediction, odds, pick for UFC 324

The UFC 324 Co-Main Event is finally here as we bring you a betting prediction and pick for this high-stakes bout in the Bantamweight (135) Division. Former champion No.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / January 22

Pros Predict Sean O’Malley Vs. Song Yadong – ‘He’s Firing On All Cylinders’

Bantamweight Sean O’Malley takes on Song Yadong in the co-main event of UFC 324 this Saturday, as pros picked their winner. The fight moved up to the co-main event following the postponement of the Kayla Harrison vs.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / January 21

Song Yadong tells Sean O’Malley 'Don't Bring Racism’ Before UFC 324 Fight

To build up a fight, UFC fighters sometimes walk a fine line when engaging in pre-fight trash talk and psychological games. This time, however, one fighter may have crossed it.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / January 21

Preview: Justin Gaethje vs. Paddy Pimblett | UFC 324

Dana White recently mentioned that Paddy Pimblett reminds him of Conor McGregor. This is huge for Pimblett as he is a rising star in the sport but hasn’t proved himself yet with any title or big win over notable names.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / January 6

Sean O’Malley Faces a Crossroads at UFC 324

Sean O’Malley knows what’s at stake and he’s not pretending otherwise. The former UFC bantamweight champion enters UFC 324 on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena with urgency bordering on finality.

MMA News / HITC / January 6

Sean O’Malley sparks concern with future plans revealed before his UFC comeback

Preparing for his return to the cage, former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O’Malley has opened up about something that might worry fans. O’Malley’s next bout is set for January 24, where he will face Song Yadong on the undercard of UFC 324.

MMA News / HITC / December 6

Sean O’Malley baffles fans with odd Song Yadong face-off stunt before UFC 324

Sean O’Malley raised a few eyebrows during his first face-off with Song Yadong at Friday night’s UFC Seasonal Press Conference. O’Malley, who spent three years and four bouts as a title fighter, is stepping back into the cage for his first non-title appearance in over three years.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 20

Song Yadong plans to end Henry Cejudo's career

Song Yadong is hellbent on putting the final nail in the coffin and bringing an end to Henry Cejudo's career in the cage. The Olympic gold medalist has cemented himself as one of the greatest combat sports athletes of all time.

MMA News / Athlon Sports / February 19

Song Yadong's Message to Henry Cejudo Before UFC Seattle (Exclusive)

With UFC Seattle quickly approaching, Song Yadong has some words for his dance partner Henry Cejudo. Yadong and Cejudo are set to collide inside Climate Pledge Arena this Saturday night.