Watch Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong full fight video highlights from their UFC 324 co-main event showdown Saturday night, courtesy of multiple outlets.
Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong full fight video highlights
Sean O’Malley, Song Yadong clashed in UFC 324 co-main event
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O’Malley vs. Yadong took place Jan. 24 at the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nev. Sean O’Malley (19-3, 1 no-contest) and Song Yadong (22-9-1, 1 no-contest) squared off in the co-main event clash. The fight aired live on Paramount+.
Official result: Sean O’Malley def. Song Yadong via unanimous decision (29-28 x3)
Catch all the video highlights below.
For more on O’Malley vs. Yadong, check out the live blog below.
Round 1
Referee Herb Dean on hand for the co-main event.
Slick movement from O’Malley through the first minute, he’s making Song work to chase him while dipping in and out with range punches. Song using leg kicks to close the distance. O’Malley with an accurate teep, then a jab. He’s making it difficult for Song to advance.
Song ventures in with a left, but O’Malley avoids the worst of it. O’Malley targets the body with a punch and a front kick. Song sticking with the leg work, that could pay dividends later. O’Malley slips in a quick left as he moves side to side. Good leg kick by Song. O’Malley throws a leg kick and Song scores a takedown off of it. Guillotine attempt by O’Malley easily defended by Song. He closes the round on top in a close round.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, O’Malley.
Round 2
Song misses on a low kick and a spinning backfist, O’Malley having to stay focused defensively. Hard right down the middle from Song. They settle in at distance as they set up their next attacks. Counter left from Song, now it’s O’Malley who’s struggling to effectively move in.
Body lock from Song and he’s heavy on O’Malley against the fence. Not much damage being done, but O’Malley needs to move if he’s going to turn this round around. Suplex attempt by Song, blocked, but he sticks with it and body lock trips O’Malley down. Song now in O’Malley’s guard with over 90 seconds to go.
Back on the feet, the fighters again look to set up from range. This has been Song’s round so far and he’s not letting up. Leg kick from Song closes out this one.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, Song. Overall, 19-19.
Round 3
Song right back to the leg kicks. O’Malley to the body now, switching things up. O’Malley scores with a left hand, that could get him going. Straight left by O’Malley. Song’s nose is bloodied. Very low volume round for both fighters, as it has been for much of the contest.
Crowd is restless and they’re letting the fighters hear it. O’Malley dodges a takedown. Song pressing forward with his right hand. Counter right from O’Malley, that’s going to look good for the judges. Jab from O’Malley. Song continues to advance, he wants that one statement sequence that will lock in the round. O’Malley light on his feet and he’s starting to land with consistency at the right time. High knee catches Song with a minute to go. O’Malley left scores. Song points down with about 15 seconds to go but neither guy really commits.
MMA Fighting scores the round 10-9, O’Malley. Overall, 29-28 O’Malley.
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