Impact After back-to-back title fight losses to Merab Dvalishvili, O'Malley got back on track with a decision win over Song Yadong on the UFC's first Paramount card in January. While he wasn't necessarily dominant there, he remains one of the most recognizable names in the company, so it was a no-brainer to feature him on the UFC's marquee event of 2026. He now draws an opponent in Zahabi who is riding a seven-fight winning streak, though the caliber of opponent has been questionable, and he saw his momentum halted by a forearm injury last October. Zahabi also isn't much of a finisher, with only two in 10 UFC fights and four-straight bouts going to the judges. Assuming this fight stays standing, which is likely due to Zahabi's lack of wrestling pedigree, O'Malley should have a big striking advantage. Effectively, it's no surprise to see him open as a betting favorite in the ballpark of (-350).
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