Sean O Malley
Song Yadong
Conversation History
“2026 is about to be lit. I'm going to go out there, take care of Song, take care of Petr. 'Doing Well' is going to blow up. I'm going to retire. This might be the last 'Suga' year ever”
– via his YouTube channel sending shockwaves through the MMA world by suggesting that his 2026 campaign will be his final act in the Octagon
“When Petr beat Merab, i got a whole new level of mental switch. I'm gonna go out there and beat Song Yadong, and it's going to be me [vs.] Petr at the White House.”
– via his YouTube channel, outlining his roadmap back to the title following Petr Yan's massive upset victory over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 323
“O'Malley grabbing a COVID mask is a throwback to the only stretch of his career when people liked him”
– via X, mocking Sean O'Malley's mask gimmick during their faceoff by suggesting it reminds people of the only time O'Malley was popular.
“Young, experienced, explosive, a very dangerous fight. I do believe i'll put his lights out. This is what I need; it's been too long. I need to get back into the win column.”
– via UFC presser, predicting a finish over Song Yadong and emphasizing his need to end his current losing streak.
“I like that matchup a lot,so me vs. Song, if that's what's next, hell yeah.”