Daniel Cormier passes the blame when telling Sean O’Malley why he snubbed him at UFC 333

Cormier has passed the blame on.

Bloodyelbow

Published: Wednesday, 28 October 2026 at 5:00 PM

Key Things to Know

Daniel Cormier told Sean O'Malley that UFC production directed him to mention Song Yadong instead of O'Malley at UFC 333.
Petr Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili via unanimous decision in the UFC 333 co-main event in Abu Dhabi.
O'Malley's coach had suggested Cormier was biased after the commentator brought up Yadong in the cage.

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Daniel Cormier explained to Sean O'Malley why he did not mention him during Petr Yan's post-fight interview at UFC 333 in Abu Dhabi. After Yan defeated Merab Dvalishvili by unanimous decision, Cormier asked the champion about facing Song Yadong instead of O'Malley. Cormier stated on his YouTube channel that UFC production instructed him through his earpiece to bring up Yadong because they were showing him on the arena screen.

O'Malley and his coach had questioned the exclusion, suggesting Cormier might hold bias against him. Cormier clarified there were no personal feelings behind the decision. UFC CEO Dana White reportedly considers both O'Malley and Yadong as viable next opponents for Yan's bantamweight title.

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Daniel Cormier passes the blame when telling Sean O’Malley why he snubbed him at UFC 333

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