<p>Sean O'Malley (number 3) and Yadong Song (number 6) will square off on Sunday, January 25, with the event scheduled to begin at 09:00 AEDT. This fight is the co-main event, so don't expect it to start for a few hours.</p> <p>A lot could potentially be on the line for both fighters. Both have suffered recent defeats and will be keen to improve their records as soon as possible.</p> <p>With that in mind, we're looking forward to the upcoming clash and have previewed it below, providing you with our top O'Malley vs Song betting predictions as we try to find you additional value in your <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches">UFC betting</a> experiences with us.</p> <h2>Sean O'Malley vs Yadong Song: Tale of the Tape</h2> <p>How do the duo compare? Is there one who has more of an advantage than the other?</p> <p>Let's take a look at the tale of the tape, with O'Malley's figures first…</p> <ul> <li>Age - 31 vs 28</li> <li>Height - 5'11" (180cm) vs 5'8" (173cm)</li> <li>Weight - 135.0 lbs (61.2 kgs) vs 136.0 lbs (61.7 kgs)</li> <li>Reach - 72.0" (183cm) vs 67.0" (170cm)</li> <li>Stance - Switch vs Orthodox</li> <li>Record - 18-3-0 vs 22-8-1</li> <li>KOs - 11 vs 9</li> </ul> <h2>Sean O'Malley vs Yadong Song: Betting Preview</h2> <p>O'Malley appears to edge things in terms of physical statistics, but he does enter this bout on the back of successive defeats.</p> <p>Song isn't without losses himself, having been beaten twice in his last five fights. This adds overall intrigue and potential value to the fight.</p> <p>O'Malley's Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Merab Dvalishvili - Loss (Sub, 3) - Jun 2025</li> <li>Merab Dvalishvili - Loss (UD, 5) - Sep 2024</li> <li>Marlon Vera - Win (UD, 5) - Mar 2024</li> <li>Aljamain Sterling - Win (TKO, 2) - Aug 2023</li> <li>Petr Yan - Win (SD, 3) - Oct 2022</li> </ul> <p>Song's Last Five Opponents:</p> <ul> <li>Henry Cejudo - Win (Technical decision, 3) - Feb 2025</li> <li>Petr Yan - Loss (UD, 3) - Mar 2024</li> <li>Chris Gutierrez - Win (UD, 5) - Dec 2023</li> <li>Ricky Simón - Win (TKO, 5) - Apr 2023</li> <li>Cory Sandhagen - Loss (TKO, 4) - Sep 2022</li> </ul> <h2>Sean O'Malley vs Yadong Song: Betting Predictions</h2> <p>The <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/betting/ufc-mma/ufc-matches/sean-o-malley-v-song-yadong-9896734">O'Malley vs Song betting odds</a> have<strong> O'Malley as the favourite</strong> to win this bout. Indeed, we think he will win this contest and believe he might be the best pick.</p> <p>When looking for additional betting value, we do think<strong> 'Sean O'Malley by Points'</strong> offers good value. Song has lost two of his three fights by this method, and O'Malley arguably has something to prove after his consecutive defeats to Dvalishvili.</p> <p>We also think the<strong> 'Yes'</strong> outcome in the<strong> fight going the distance</strong> market is worth value, as both men have shown resilience and determination to remain in fights for as long as possible. If you're new to <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/punter-iq/guide/how-to-bet-on-ufc">betting on UFC</a>, understanding these method of victory markets can help you find additional value beyond simple winner picks.</p> <p>Both fighters compete in the <a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/weight-divisions">UFC bantamweight weight</a> class, where precision striking and cardio often determine outcomes in closely contested bouts.</p> <h2>Keep Reading</h2> <ul> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/greatest-fighters-of-all-time">The fighters who've left the biggest mark on the Octagon</a></li> <li><a href="https://www.sportsbet.com.au/huddle/ufc/ufc-news/best-ufc-fights-of-all-time">The bouts that had everyone on the edge of their seats</a></li> </ul>