O'Malley Supports Song's Title Shot After Nurmagomedov KO

Yadong Song's knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai has led Sean O'Malley to assert that Song has earned a bantamweight title shot. Song achieved this victory with a second-round uppercut, improving his record to 24-9-1 and handing Nurmagomedov only his second loss.

O'Malley, who previously defeated Song by decision, highlighted the potential matchup between Song and former champion Merab Dvalishvili, especially if Dvalishvili wins his upcoming fight against current titleholder Petr Yan at UFC 333 on October 24 in Abu Dhabi.

Song has been on a winning streak, having secured three consecutive victories since his loss to O'Malley, including a notable stoppage of Deiveson Figueiredo. Meanwhile, O'Malley is also seeking a title shot, contingent on the outcome of the Yan-Dvalishvili bout.