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Song Yadong defeats Ricky Simon with fifth round knockout in headlining slugfest – UFC Vegas 72 Highlights

Song Yadong stops Ricky Simon with fifth round knockout at UFC Vegas 72 Highlights Bouncing back to the winner’s enclosure off the back of a dominant loss of his own against Cory Sandhagen, Chinese bantamweight contender, Song Yadong retains his slot within the promotion’s top-10 rankings tonight against Ricky Simon — landing an eventual fifth round TKO victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 72. Yadong, who had […]

Bouncing back to the winner’s enclosure off the back of a dominant loss of his own against Cory Sandhagen, Chinese bantamweight contender, Song Yadong retains his slot within the promotion’s top-10 rankings tonight against Ricky Simon — landing an eventual fifth round TKO victory in the main event of UFC Vegas 72.

Yadong, who had chalked up other notable victories over the likes of Marlon Vera, Casey Kenney, and former title challenger, Marlon Moraes during his Octagon tenure, managed to land a series of impressive, late knockdowns against Simon in both the third and fourth round of tonight’s short-notice main event clash.

Managing to clip Simon once more in the early goings of the fifth and final frame, Yadong, 25, flattened Simon to the Octagon canvas once again, before shoring up his victory with a series of follow-up ground strikes as referee, Herb Dern called a halt to the action.

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Song Yadong reveals he suffered fractured orbital in loss to Cory Sandhagen, experiencing triple vision

UFC bantamweight contender, Song Yadong has revealed he has been experiencing triple vision ever since suffering his fourth round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 60 earlier this month. And is set to undergo a surgical procedure to address an orbital fracture. Headlining for the first time under the UFC banner […]

Headlining for the first time under the UFC banner earlier this month, Yadong, who currently holds the #9 rank in the official bantamweight rankings, suffered an eventual fourth round doctor’s stoppage TKO loss to perennial contender, Sandhagen, who had sliced him open with a series of elbows.

Song Yadong is set to go under the knife to address a fractured orbital

Seeing his impressive run of three victories halted, Song Yadong, who had only previously suffered a unanimous decision defeat to Kyler Philips in his Octagon tenure, revealed he suffered a fractured orbital in his headliner with Sandhagen, and had been experiencing triple vision.

“Since round two, I was seeing triple vision because of this orbital fracture,” Song Yadong posted on his Twitter account, accompanied by an x-ray image of his injury. “I was facing Cory (Sandhagen) in front of me. A titanium piece will put in for me next week, will come back tougher with the metal (closed fist emoji) (cat emoji).”

Following the impressive victory for Sandhagen, which snapped a two-fight losing skid for the one-time interim title challenger, the former praised the toughness of Yadong throughout their main event clash.

“Song (Yadong) is a hell of a fighter,” Cory Sandhagen said. “I knew that he was going to be super tough. The guy hits really hard and he defended the takedowns really well. I think I was starting to figure him out as the fight was going on, so I was really looking forward to a fifth round.”

Prior to his loss to Colorado technician, Sandhagen, Yadong had chalked up victories over Julio Arce, Casey Kenney, Vince Morales, Marlon Vera, and former title chaser, Marlon Moraes to name a few.

Song Yadong Reacts To TKO Loss To Cory Sandhagen

UFC bantamweight contender Song Yadong has spoken out for the first time since his loss to Cory Sandhagen in his first-career UFC main event. Sandhagen vs. Yadong lived up to the hype at UFC Vegas 60 on Saturday. In an epic headliner, the two bantamwei…

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Song Yadong speaks out following his UFC Vegas 60 loss to Cory Sandhagen: ‘I will be back soon’

Song Yadong has taken to social media following his TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Vegas 60. In what was a back-and-forth affair, Cory Sandhagen was able to emerge victorious over Song Yadong in the bantamweight matchup. Sandhagen himself will be looking to return to the octagon before the end […]

Song Yadong has taken to social media following his TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen in the main event of UFC Vegas 60.

In what was a back-and-forth affair, Cory Sandhagen was able to emerge victorious over Song Yadong in the bantamweight matchup. Sandhagen himself will be looking to return to the octagon before the end of the year following his impressive victory to snap his two-fight losing streak. Yadong on the other hand will be looking to take the necessary time away to heal before making his return to the octagon.

Speaking on his social media the 24-year-old prospect gave credit to his opponent for his performance but promised his fanbase that he will be returning soon enough.

So basically couldn’t see anything after the cut. Props to @corysandhagen land that elbow. It wasn’t my night but a good fight. I will be back soon. @ufc #UFCVegas60

— Song Yadong (@SongYadongLFG) September 18, 2022

‘So basically couldn’t see anything after the cut. Props to @corysandhagen land that elbow. It wasn’t my night but a good fight. I will be back soon. @ufc #UFCVegas60’

Being at such a young age the Yadong still has plenty of time to develop himself as a fighter and eventually return to continue pushing forward with his title ambitions.

Who should Song Yadong face upon his return?

Whilst Sandhagen has made it clear he is interested in taking on any contenders above him, making special reference to Marlon Vera and Merab Dvalishvili, let us look at what matchups would make sense for the ‘Kung Fu Kid’ to take when he does return.

One potential opponent that Yadong could face upon his return is currently 7^th ranked bantamweight Rob Font. Both men will be entering their next bouts coming off the back of defeats and if paired up would provide a very entertaining and fan-friendly matchup.

However, if an opponent who is currently ranked above him is not available then let us entertain the idea that Song Yadong could take on the 12th-ranked veteran Frankie Edgar who is looking for one final matchup before his retirement. A great name for Yadong to potentially add to his resume.

It is unclear just how long Yadong will be side-lined for following his loss, however, fight fans will be excited to see him step back inside the octagon whenever that may be.

Who would you like to see Song Yadong face upon his return?

Sandhagen Names “Obvious” UFC Christmas Gift After Yadong Win

Cory Sandhagen will be asking Santa for a matchup with one of two top-five bantamweights this Christmas. At UFC Vegas 60 this evening, Sandhagen snapped a two-fight losing streak by securing a doctor-stoppage TKO victory over surging prospect Song Yado…

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Fighters React To Sandhagen’s Win Over Yadong At UFC Vegas 60

UFC Vegas 60 featured a bantamweight main event that saw Cory Sandhagen walk away victorious after a nasty cut on Song Yadong forced the ringside doctor to call the fight off. A closely contested first round included a number of takedowns attempts from…

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