Sean O’Malley shares stunned reaction to Song Yadong putting Umar Nurmagomedov to sleep at UFC Shanghai

Sean O'Malley posted a stunned reaction on social media after witnessing Song Yadong's knockout victory over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai.

In the main event of Saturday's UFC Fight Night card, Song delivered a shocking upset by putting the previously undefeated Nurmagomedov to sleep with a quick punch—the biggest win of Song's career. The bantamweight upset has major implications for the title picture, potentially positioning Song for a shot against either Petr Yan or Merab Dvalishvili, depending on the outcome of their championship trilogy bout at UFC 333.

O'Malley, who defeated Song by close decision earlier this year at UFC 324 in January, took to social media to weigh in on the result. "Song with an uppercut to the lips," O'Malley wrote. "Bro, just how good is Sean O'Malley?" The comment acknowledged the quality of Song's performance while also highlighting O'Malley's own status in the division.

O'Malley has been actively campaigning for a title shot himself, fresh off a knockout win against Aiemann Zahabi at UFC White House. He suggested that if Yan reclaims the belt, he should receive the next title opportunity. However, O'Malley acknowledged Song's legitimate claim should Dvalishvili retain or win back the championship. "I want to see Song vs. Merab," O'Malley said. "I've been saying for a couple of years, Song's a problem for Merab. If Merab wins the title, Song vs. Merab." The comment reflects growing recognition that Song has earned his place in the bantamweight title conversation.