Song Yadong's Next Fight

Last Modified Feb 19, 2025 08:51 GMT
UFC 299: Yan v Song
UFC 299: Yan v Song

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. 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 February 2025, Song Yadong occupies the #8 spot in the UFC bantamweight standings and holds a respectable record of 21 wins, 8 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest (21-8-1 (1NC)).

Song Yadong Next Fight - Opponent, Date, Location

Song Yadong is set to face the former UFC double champion Henry Cejudo in his next fight on February 22, 2025, at the Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, United States.

Henry Cejudo vs. Song Yadong (@ufc on Instagram)
StatsSong YadongHenry Cejudo
MMA Record21-8-116-4-0
UFC Ranking (Bantamweight)87
Last FightLossLoss
NationalityChineseAmerican
Age2738
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)5 ft 4 in (163 cm)
Weight135 lb (61 kg)135 lb (61 kg)
Reach67 in64 in
Striking Accuracy43%46%
Takedown Accuracy40%32%
Takedown Defense72%75%
Win Streak (Active)00
MMA Debut20132013

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Song Yadong Last Fight

Song Yadong had his last fight against former bantamweight champion, Petr Yan at UFC 299 and lost the bout via a unanimous decision by the judges' scorecard.

UFC 299: Yan v Song
UFC 299: Yan v Song

FAQs on Song Yadong Next Fight

A. Song Yadong will meet Henry Cejudo in his next fight on February 22, 2025. 

A. Henry vs. Song Yadong will take place on February 22, 2025. 

A. Song Yadong holds a 21-8-1 (1NC) professional MMA record and currently ranks #8 in the UFC bantamweight rankings as of February 2025.

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

A. As of February 2025, Henry Cejudo is ranked  No.7 in the UFC bantamweight division. 

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