Sean O’Malley apologises after racism accusation from UFC 324 opponent Song Yadong

Sean O’Malley apologises after racism accusation from UFC 324 opponent Song Yadong

O’Malley faced off with the Chinese fighter while wearing a surgical face mask

Song Yadong Does Not Care About Sean O'Malley Mind Games: The COVID Mask Didn't Matter "I’m Here To Fight"

Song Yadong doesn’t care about Sean O’Malley’s mind games. A winner in three of his last four, ‘The Kung-Fu Kid’ will look to score the biggest win of his career when he meets O’Malley in the UFC 324 co-main event on Saturday, January 24. Last month, O’Malley made headlines when he went face-to-face with Song at a press event while wearing a medical facemask — a clear call back to when President Donald Trump fueled fears about the COVID-19 outbr…

Song Yadong Fires Back: 'Keep Racism Out of MMA' After O'Malley's Controversial Stunt

TLDR Sean O’Malley wore a COVID face mask during a December 2025 staredown with Song Yadong, sparking accusations of racism O’Malley apologized at UFC 324 media day, saying it was meant as a silly joke taken out of context Song Yadong responded that racism should not be introduced into MMA but remains focused on the fight O’Malley enters the bout on a two-fight losing streak after losing his bantamweight title twice to Merab Dvalishvili Both fi…

Song Yadong doesn't want racism brought into MMA after Sean O'Malley's controversial joke

UFC bantamweight Song Yadong has given his thoughts on Sean O'Malley's recent mask joke ahead of their fight at UFC 324.

Song Yadong Responds to Sean O’Malley Mask Controversy Ahead of UFC 324

Song Yadong is set for the biggest fight of his career at UFC 324, as the surging bantamweight contender squares off with former champion Sean O’Malley in a matchup that could bring some clarity to the title picture. Song (22-8-1) isn’t typically one to deal with much trash talk, but O’Malley drew attention during their most recent faceoff by wearing a face mask. The moment sparked backlash from some fans who viewed it as racist, though the form…

Sean O'Malley Apologizes for 'Racist' COVID-19 Joke During Song Yadong Face-Off

Sean O’Malley’s rise in the UFC made him one of the sport’s most marketable superstars, blending skill with a strong The post Sean O’Malley Apologizes for ‘Racist’ COVID-19 Joke During Song Yadong Face-Off appeared first on FirstSportz.