UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett  24 Jan 2026 · T-Mobile Arena, Las Vegas, Nevada, US

Sean O'Malley defeats Song Yadong by Decision (unanimous)

Win Sean O'Malley 19-3-0
Loss Song Yadong 22-9-1
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Decision (unanimous)

Round 3 · 5:00

O'Malley vs Song — Bantamweight Bout · UFC 324: Gaethje vs. Pimblett

Predictions summary

What happened

The result, the defining moments, and what the verdict means.

O'Malley and Song completed their scheduled three-round UFC 324 bout.

The fight went to the judges rather than ending inside the distance.

The official result awarded O'Malley the unanimous decision over Song.

Pre-fight analysis — how we saw it going in

Case for O'Malley

O’Malley’s case was range, shot selection and late-round accuracy. Song could pressure and kick the legs, but O’Malley’s best moments were likely to come when he forced Song to reset at the end of long exchanges and punished him with straight punches.

Case for Song

Song had the compact power, calf kicks and wrestling threat to make O’Malley fight at an uncomfortable distance. His path was to damage the lead leg, mix takedowns into the boxing and stop O’Malley from coasting behind length.

What We Were Watching For

  • Song’s calf kicks against O’Malley’s stance-switching and movement.
  • Whether Song’s takedowns could steal rounds or only create isolated control.
  • O’Malley’s left hand and late third-round accuracy once Song tired.
Records & career stats
O'Malley vs Song
18-3-0
Record
22-8-1
3-2 last 5
Recent formRecent formWin–loss record over the fighter’s last five bouts, newest first, as carried in their UFC/FightMetric career stats.
3-2 last 5
USA
Nationality
China
31
Age
28
1.80 m
Height — O'Malley leads
1.73 m
183 cm
Reach — O'Malley leads
170 cm
Switch
StanceStanceWhich side a fighter leads from — a striking term, not a religious one. Orthodox: right-handed, left foot and hand forward (the common default). Southpaw: the mirror image, right side forward (usually a left-hander). Switch: changes between the two during a fight.
Orthodox
68%
Finish rateFinish %Finish rateThe share of a fighter’s wins that ended inside the distance — by KO/TKO or submission — rather than going to the judges’ scorecards. Higher means more finishes.
Source pending
13
Wins by KO/TKOKO wins
—
1
Wins by submissionSub wins — Song leads
4
5.98
Sig. strikes landed / minStr / min — O'Malley leadsSignificant strikes landed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter lands for every minute of fight time — a read on striking output and pace. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
4.26
3.40
Sig. strikes absorbed / minAbs / min — O'Malley leadsSignificant strikes absorbed per minuteAverage number of significant strikes a fighter takes for every minute of fight time. Lower is better — it means they get hit less often. From UFC/FightMetric career stats.
3.76
60%
Striking defenseStrike def. — O'Malley leadsStriking defenseThe percentage of opponents’ significant strikes that do not land — strikes slipped, blocked or evaded. Higher is better. Not the same as striking accuracy, which counts your own strikes that land. From UFC/FightMetric.
55%
61%
Takedown defenseTD def. — Song leadsTakedown defenseThe percentage of opponents’ takedown attempts that are stuffed. Higher means harder to put on the mat. From UFC/FightMetric.
74%
11:24
Avg. fight timeAvg. timeAverage fight timeThe mean length of the fighter’s bouts (minutes:seconds) — a rough read on whether they tend to finish early or go the distance. From UFC/FightMetric.
12:39
MMA LAB - Glendale, AZ
Team
Team Alpha Male

Career stats per UFC.com; recent form is each fighter's last five bouts. Record is as of fight night; career stats, recent form and win totals are the latest on file and may include this fight. Bars compare each stat on a fixed scale; the “Edge” marker flags the leading corner where the gap is meaningful. The snapshot plots five career rates — output, striking defense, durability (strikes absorbed, inverted), takedown defense and finish rate — each normalised on its own scale.

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Who Called It?

How the analysts' picks held up once the cage door closed.

Drake Burden
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Drake Burden on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 56 29
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 6 6
View full track record (85 calls)
Brent Brookhouse
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Brent Brookhouse on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 63.2% 24 14
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 6 12
  • Round Accuracy 22.2% 2 7
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 2 4
View full track record (38 calls)
Jake Letarski
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Jake Letarski on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 62.5% 40 24
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 36.4% 4 7
View full track record (64 calls)
Brian Campbell
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Brian Campbell on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 57.9% 22 16
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
  • Round Accuracy 7.7% 1 12
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (38 calls)
Jon Litterine
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Jon Litterine on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 55.7% 54 43
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 5 15
View full track record (97 calls)
Joe SunTszu
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Joe SunTszu on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 53.1% 34 30
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 4 12
View full track record (64 calls)
Cole Shelton
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Cole Shelton on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.5% 52 47
  • Method Accuracy 80.0% 4 1
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 17.6% 3 14
View full track record (99 calls)
Shakiel Mahjouri
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Shakiel Mahjouri on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.5% 21 19
  • Method Accuracy 56.3% 9 7
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 9
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (40 calls)
Michael Mormile
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Michael Mormile on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 51.5% 17 16
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 6 4
  • Round Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
  • Underdog Accuracy 22.2% 2 7
View full track record (33 calls)
Chris Olson
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Chris Olson on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 44.3% 31 39
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 6 14
View full track record (70 calls)
Brandon Wise
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Song Yadong

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Brandon Wise on Song Yadong.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 19 19
  • Method Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
  • Round Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
  • Underdog Accuracy 10.0% 1 9
View full track record (38 calls)

Analyst picks: Drake Burden Hit; Brent Brookhouse Hit; Jake Letarski Hit; Brian Campbell Hit; Jon Litterine Hit; Joe SunTszu Hit; Cole Shelton Hit; Shakiel Mahjouri Hit; Michael Mormile Hit; Brandon Wise Miss; Chris Olson Hit.

Analyst prediction scorecards
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Drake Burden85 resolved calls
Drake Burden
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Drake Burden on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 65.9% 56 29
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 50.0% 6 6
View full track record (85 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Brent Brookhouse38 resolved calls
Brent Brookhouse
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Brent Brookhouse on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 63.2% 24 14
  • Method Accuracy 33.3% 6 12
  • Round Accuracy 22.2% 2 7
  • Underdog Accuracy 33.3% 2 4
View full track record (38 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Jake Letarski64 resolved calls
Jake Letarski
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Jake Letarski on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 62.5% 40 24
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 36.4% 4 7
View full track record (64 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Brian Campbell38 resolved calls
Brian Campbell
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Brian Campbell on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 57.9% 22 16
  • Method Accuracy 66.7% 12 6
  • Round Accuracy 7.7% 1 12
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 3 7
View full track record (38 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Jon Litterine97 resolved calls
Jon Litterine
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Jon Litterine on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 55.7% 54 43
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 5 15
View full track record (97 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Joe SunTszu64 resolved calls
Joe SunTszu
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Joe SunTszu on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 53.1% 34 30
  • Method AccuracyNo method picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 25.0% 4 12
View full track record (64 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Cole Shelton99 resolved calls
Cole Shelton
Read source

Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Cole Shelton on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.5% 52 47
  • Method Accuracy 80.0% 4 1
  • Round AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 17.6% 3 14
View full track record (99 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Shakiel Mahjouri40 resolved calls
Shakiel Mahjouri
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Shakiel Mahjouri on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 52.5% 21 19
  • Method Accuracy 56.3% 9 7
  • Round Accuracy 0.0% 9
  • Underdog Accuracy 20.0% 2 8
View full track record (40 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Michael Mormile33 resolved calls
Michael Mormile
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Michael Mormile on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 51.5% 17 16
  • Method Accuracy 60.0% 6 4
  • Round Accuracy 25.0% 1 3
  • Underdog Accuracy 22.2% 2 7
View full track record (33 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called
Brandon Wise38 resolved calls
Brandon Wise
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Song Yadong

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

CBS Sports' expert-picks table lists Brandon Wise on Song Yadong.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 50.0% 19 19
  • Method Accuracy 38.5% 5 8
  • Round Accuracy 14.3% 1 6
  • Underdog Accuracy 10.0% 1 9
View full track record (38 calls)
Historic market Underdog call, market price 34.5%. Song · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3MissNot applicable — the winner call missedNot applicable — the winner call missed
Chris Olson70 resolved calls
Chris Olson
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Current pick evidence

Picked: Sean O'Malley

Fight result: Sean O'Malley · Decision (unanimous)

RotoWire's UFC 324 expert-picks table lists Chris Olson on Sean O'Malley.

Analyst track record Track record countsWinner counts resolved calls. Method and Round count only after a correct winner call. Underdog counts picks for a strict underdog in frozen pre-fight odds.Methodology

  • Winner Accuracy 44.3% 31 39
  • Method AccuracyNo qualifying picks
  • Round AccuracyNo round picks
  • Underdog Accuracy 30.0% 6 14
View full track record (70 calls)
Historic market Favourite call, market price 65.5%. O'Malley · to winO'Malley · Decision (unanimous) R3HitNot calledNot called

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