O’Malley vs. Yadong Prediction: O’Malley's Reach Advantage Too Much for Yadong
My Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong prediction and UFC 324 best bets focus on O’Malley’s significant height and reach advantages, along with a few other key intangibles that could help “Suga” secure victory in tonight's UFC 324 co-main event in Las Vegas.
The American O’Malley is a -210 betting favorite, while the gritty challenger Song Yadong enters as a +170 underdog. Main card action begins at 9 p.m. ET on Paramount+ for U.S. viewers and is available live on pay-per-view for fans in Canada.
🆚 Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong Fight Preview
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It’s no secret that O’Malley’s back is up against the wall entering this fight, despite being a favorite in the UFC 324 odds. Back-to-back losses to Merab Dvalishvili have forced him back in line. And now he'll be competing in a three-round, non-title fight for the first time since 2022.
That plays directly into his hand, as opponent Yadong is regarded as a slow starter and often requires some time to get in gear. O’Malley will give him no time at all, instead jumping to a quick lead by utilizing his five-inch reach advantage and superior striking output. Expect “Suga” Sean to get off to a fast start and never look back.
Prediction: Sean O’Malley to win (-210 via Caesars)
🩸 Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong Predictions: UFC 324
See all of our UFC picks for this weekend's fights; pick confidence based on a 1-to-5-star scale.
| Market | Pick | Odds | Confidence |
| Pick to win | O’Malley Moneyline | -210 via Caesars | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
| Best bet | O’Malley Decision | +115 via FanDuel | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ |
💰 Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong Best Bet: O’Malley decision (+115)
O’Malley is a dangerous striker, but his opponent possesses proven durability that should allow him to survive to a decision.
Yadong has only been finished one time in the past 10 years, and that fight was called off after Round 4. With this fight only being scheduled for three rounds, expect Yadong to take some shots, but ultimately survive long enough to make it to the final bell and drop a decision to O’Malley.
That outcome offers value in the Sean O'Malley vs. Song Yadong odds.
📊 O’Malley vs. Yadong odds
Odds via BetMGM; subject to change.
| Sean O’Malley | Song Yadong | |
| -210 | Win outright | +170 |
| +275 | Win by KO/TKO/DQ | +600 |
| +2000 | Win by submission | +2200 |
| +100 | Win by decision | +300 |
| Over: -265 | Over/Under 2.5 rounds | Under: +190 |
⚖️ O’Malley vs. Yadong tale of the tape
| Sean O’Malley | Song Yadong | |
| 31 | Age | 28 |
| 5’8” | Height | 5’11” |
| 135 | Weight | 135 |
| 73” | Reach | 67” |
| 18-3 | Record | 22-8-1 |
| 12 | Wins by KO | 9 |
| 1 | Wins by submission | 3 |
| 0/0 | Head-to-head | 0/0 |
📺 How to watch Sean O’Malley vs. Song Yadong: UFC 324
- Date: Saturday, Jan. 24
- Start times: 5 p.m. ET (early prelims), 7 p.m. ET (prelims), 9 p.m. ET (main card)
- Location: T-Mobile Arena (Las Vegas)
- TV: Paramount+
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