Sean O'Malley is a former UFC bantamweight champion (Photo: Instagram/UFC)
Sean O'Malley He showed that he is still in the running for the Ultimate bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg) title. The former champion faced off against song yadong in the co-main event of UFC 324, held this Saturday (24), and, with a lot of movement and sharp boxing, was declared the winner by unanimous decision of the judges.
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With the victory, O'Malley reached 19 career wins and recovered from a two-game losing streak. losses consecutive for Merab DvalishviliYadong, on the other hand, suffered the ninth setback of his professional career.
Sean O'Malley's movement and precision make the difference at UFC 324.
song yadong The fight began with a low kick. The taller Sean sought to keep the fight at long range, using jabs, feints, and front kicks. The Chinese fighter tried to close the distance to work his boxing, but the American didn't stay still, making good use of his movement. Even so, in the final stretch of the round, Song managed to close the distance and take the fight to the ground.
In the second round, Yadong returned more aggressively, but continued to struggle to get close to the former champion. After an unsuccessful front kick, the Chinese fighter grabbed O'Malley's leg and again took the fight to the ground. In the final minute of the round, Sean managed to get up and tried to impose his game, but without much effectiveness.
In the third and final round, both knew they needed to dominate to emerge victorious. Song went on the offensive and narrowly avoided being caught by a counter-punch from O'Malley. Faster, the American began landing strikes without being touched, and frustrated his opponent's takedown attempts, who showed signs of fatigue.
In the final stretch, Sean O'Malley He intensified his use of jabs, punishing the face of song yadong and consolidating the victory in the judges' decision.
Check out the results of UFC 324
Main Card
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Justin gaethje derrotou Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision (48-47, 49-46, 49-46) – fight for the interim belt
Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley defeated song yadong by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Heavy weight (up to 120,2 kg): Waldo Cortes Acosta derrotou Derrick Lewis by technical knockout (punches) at 3min15sec of R2
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Natalia Silva derrotou Rose namajunas by unanimous decision of the judges (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
Featherweight (up to 65,7 kg): Jean Silva derrotou arnold allen by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Preliminary Card
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Umar Nurmagomedov derrotou Deiveson Figueiredo by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
Average weight (up to 83,9 kg): Ateba Gautier derrotou Andrey Pulyaev by unanimous decision of the judges (30-27, 29-28, 29-28)
Light heavyweight (up to 92,9 kg): Nikita Krylov derrotou Modest Bukauskas by knockout (punches) at 4min57sec of R3
Flyweight (up to 56,7 kg): Alex Perez derrotou Charles Johnson by knockout (punch) at 3min16sec of R1
Light weight (up to 70,3 kg): Michael Johnson x Alexander Hernandez – fight canceled
Heavyweight (up to 120,2 kg): Josh Hokit defeated Denzel Freeman by technical knockout (punches and knees) at 4:59 of round 1
Bantam weight (up to 61,2 kg): Ricky Turcios x Cameron Smotherman – fight canceled
Welterweight (up to 77,1 kg): Ty Miller defeated Adam Fugitt by technical knockout (punches) at 4min59sec of R1
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