Uncover the thrilling showdown between Sean O’Malley and Song Yadong at UFC 324! This fight, which took place on January 24th at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, was a highly anticipated co-main event. Watch the full fight video highlights and relive the action-packed rounds. Sean O’Malley, with a record of 19-3 (1 no-contest), faced off against Song Yadong, who had a record of 22-9-1 (1 no-contest). The official result was a unanimous decision in favor of Sean O’Malley, with scores of 29-28 across the board. But here's where it gets controversial... Did Song Yadong really deserve to lose? Dive into the round-by-round breakdown and decide for yourself. For a deeper dive into the fight, check out the live blog and share your thoughts in the comments. Round 1: The referee, Herb Dean, oversees the co-main event. O’Malley showcases slick movement, making Song work to chase him while effectively using range punches. Song counters with leg kicks, and O’Malley responds with accurate teeps and jabs, making it difficult for Song to advance. Song attempts a takedown, but O’Malley avoids the guillotine attempt and closes the round on top. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for O’Malley. Round 2: Song misses on a low kick and a spinning backfist, keeping O’Malley focused defensively. Song lands a hard right, and both fighters set up their attacks from a distance. Song counters with a left, and O’Malley struggles to move in effectively. Song takes control with a body lock and trips O’Malley down. Song ends the round on top in O’Malley’s guard. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for Song, making the overall score 19-19. Round 3: Song resumes with leg kicks, and O’Malley switches things up by targeting the body. O’Malley scores with a left hand, and his straight left bloodies Song’s nose. The round is low on action for both fighters, but the crowd is restless, urging them on. O’Malley dodges a takedown, and Song presses forward with his right hand. O’Malley counters with a right, and his jab sets up a strong case for the judges. With a minute to go, O’Malley lands a high knee and a left, and Song points down but neither fighter commits. MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9 for O’Malley, making the overall score 29-28 in his favor. Official result: Sean O’Malley def. Song Yadong via unanimous decision (29-28 x3). Did you catch all the highlights? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
