Song Yadong Next Fight

Last Modified Mar 6, 2024 10:51 GMT
Song Yadong Next Fight
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Song 'The Kung Fu Kid' Yadon Got is a Chinese MMA fighter who competes in the bantamweight division (135 lbs) of the UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship). Song was born on December 2, 1997, in the Hulan District of Harbin, Heilongjiang, China. Song grew up with his single mother and was admitted to a Sanda martial arts school when he was nine years old. His journey in MMA began at the young age of 13, and he entered the professional circuit before turning 16.

In November 2017, Song Yadong made his first walk to the UFC octagon on short notice against Baharat Kandare at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs. Gastelum in Shanghai, China. Despite Kandare's attempts, Song secured a front choke in the fourth minute of the first round, clinching his first UFC victory and third win by submission.

As of today, Song Yadong occupies the #7 spot in the UFC bantamweight standings and holds a respectable record of 21 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest (20-7-1 (1NC)).

Song Yadong Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location

Song Yadong is set to face the former UFC bantamweight champion, Petr Yan for his next fight scheduled on March 9, 2024 at UFC 299. The pay per view night is headlined by the current champion, Sean O’Malley vs. Chito Vera at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States. Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong will be the main card openers before the main event.

Song Yadong Next Fight
Yadong Song (left) and Petr Yan (right) [Image credits: @PetrYan & @YadongSong on Instagram]

Song Yadong vs. Petr Yan Stats

StatsSong YadongPetr Yan
MMA Record21-7-1 (1NC)16-5-0
UFC Ranking (Bantamweight)74
Last FightWinLoss
NationalityChineseRussian
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)135 lb (61 kg)
Reach67 in67 in
Leg Reach38 in38 in
Striking Accuracy42%53%
Takedown Accuracy58%52%
Takedown Defense73%85%
Win Streak (Active)20
MMA Debut20132014

Song Yadong Record

Song Yadong holds a professional MMA record of 21 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest (20-7-1 (1NC)). Out of his 21 victories, 9 wins came in the form of a knockout, 3 via submission, and 9 wins by decision. He has fought 13 times in the UFC and maintains a record of 10 wins, 1 draw, and 2 losses within the organization (10-2-1).

Song Yadong Last Fight

Song Yadong had his last fight against Chris Gutierrez on December 9, 2023 at UFC Fight Night: Song vs. Gutierrez in Las Vegas, United States. Following a five-rounder match between the bantamweights, Song Yadong won the bout via a unanimous decision.

*Last updated on March 6, 2024.

FAQs

A. Song Yadong will meet Petr Yan for his next bout at UFC 299, held at the Kaseya Center in Miami, United States. 

A. Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong will take place on Marcch 9, 2023. 

A. Song Yadong holds a 21-7-1 (1NC) professional MMA record and currently ranks #7 in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

A. Song Yadong won against Marlon Vera via unanimous decision in their fight.

A. Gutierrez currently occupies the 14th spot in the UFC bantamweight rankings.

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