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Song Yadong Knocks Out Marlon Moraes – UFC Vegas 50 Highlights

Song Yadong scored the biggest win of his career at UFC Vegas 50. The Chinese youngster started fast against Marlon Moraes dropping his man in the opening seconds of the fight. Moraes started to work his way into the bout but it seemed to be a matter of time before he got cracked again. Yadong […]

Song Yadong scored the biggest win of his career at UFC Vegas 50.

The Chinese youngster started fast against Marlon Moraes dropping his man in the opening seconds of the fight.

Moraes started to work his way into the bout but it seemed to be a matter of time before he got cracked again.

Yadong landed a picture-perfect right uppercut that closed the show inside the first round.

Check out the highlights.

REPORT | Marlon Moraes Targeted To Meet Song Yadong At UFC Event On March 12.

One-time UFC bantamweight title challenger, Marlon Moraes will attempt to bring a halt to his three-fight losing skid on March 12. as he draws top-15 contender, Song Yadong at a UFC Fight Night billed event. At the time of publication, the promotion has yet to officially confirm a venue or location for the showcase. Moraes, […]

Moraes, the #9 ranked bantamweight in the organization, suffered his third consecutive knockout defeat at UFC 266 back in September, dropping a second round loss to Merab Dvalishvili.

For Yadong, the Chinese striker prospect earned the #14 rank in the official bantamweight pile back in November with a high kick and subsequent follow-up strikes knockout win over Julio Arce. The victory came as Yadong’s seventh under the UFC’s banner. Farah Hannoun of MMA Junkie was first to report the pairing of Moraes and Yadong.

Marlon Moraes attempts to halt his three-fight knockout skid against Song Yadong on March 12.

Before his loss to Dvalishvili, Moraes, a former WSOF bantamweight champion had suffered other damaging knockout losses to recent headliner, Rob Font, and a wheel kick knockout loss to Cory Sandhagen in October of last year on ‘Fight Island’.

Moraes, who once challenged for undisputed bantamweight gold is without a win since a close decision triumph against compatriot, former featherweight champion, Jose Aldo at UFC 245 in December 2019.

Before his vacant title loss to Henry Cejudo, the Nova Fribrugo striker would amass an impressive string of four straight wins against John Dodson, Jimmie Rivera, Raphael Assuncao, as well as stopping current bantamweight champion, Aljamain Sterling with a highlight-reel high kick knockout.

Team Elevation MMA staple, Yadong boasts an impressive 7-1-1 promotional record since his transition to the UFC back in 2017.

The 24-year-old’s sole blemish came opposite Kyler Philips in a decision loss back in March of at UFC 259.

Yadong holds promotional victories over the likes of Marlon Vera, Alejandro Perez, Casey Kenney, and Vince Morales to name a few.

A light heavyweight clash between one-time division title challenger, the #5 ranked contender, Thiago Santos and the surging #6 rated Dagestan native, Magomed Ankalaev is slated to take the headlining status on the card. Marlon Moraes and Song Yadong are now set to join the undercard.

Marlon Moraes Targeted To Return Against Song Yadong In March

Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon Moraes will look to get back in the win column against Song Yadong at a March 12 event.

MMA Junkie was among the first to report news of the targeted matchup.

Moraes most recently fell to Merab Dva…

Former UFC bantamweight title challenger Marlon Moraes will look to get back in the win column against Song Yadong at a March 12 event.

MMA Junkie was among the first to report news of the targeted matchup.

Moraes most recently fell to Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 266 via second-round TKO. After nearly finishing the fight in the first round, Moraes appeared gassed, and Dvalishvili took advantage of it with a barrage on the feet and ground.

Moraes has had a tough recent run of fights inside the Octagon. After losing the title fight against Henry Cejudo at UFC 238, he squeaked out a split-decision win against José Aldo before losing three straight. Before the loss to Cejudo, Moraes had been considered one of the most dangerous bantamweight contenders in the world.

Moraes has also suffered tough losses to top contenders such as Rob Font and Cory Sandhagen, both of whom are in the upper echelon of the division.

With the bantamweight division being as stacked as it is in many eyes, Moraes desperately needs a win to remain in the conversation at 135 pounds.

Marlon Moraes Faces A Tough Task In Song Yadong

Another Turning Point For Song Yadong | UFC — Song Yadong. Image Credit: UFC.com

Moraes will face a rising prospect in Yadong, a 24-year-old juggernaut who has won back-to-back fights against Julio Arce and Casey Kenney. He is widely regarded as one of the top prospects to watch in 2022 and beyond.

Yadong made his UFC debut in 2017 against Bharat Khandare, earning a first-round submission before winning four straight bouts. He’s earned wins over the likes of Vince Morales and Marlon Vera during his run in the promotion.

Moraes and Yadong are both fiery strikers who could provide a potential Fight of the Year matchup in the first quarter of 2022. The winner could get back into title contention at bantamweight.

What is your early prediction for Marlon Moraes vs. Song Yadong?

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Song Yadong Swarms To Stop Julio Arce With Strikes – UFC Vegas 42 Highlights

Count it two straight victories for Hulan District native, Song Yadong — who lays waste to Julio Arce with a second round high kick and follow up strikes to proverbially kick off the main card of UFC Vegas 42. 23-year-old contender, Yadong looked to re-enter the bantamweight rankings with an eye-catching victory over Arce tonight, […]

23-year-old contender, Yadong looked to re-enter the bantamweight rankings with an eye-catching victory over Arce tonight, following a prior split decision victory against Casey Kenney back in August at UFC 265. The prominent finisher may have just achieved that feat tonight — stopping Arce with a well-placed high kick in the second round, before eventually forcing referee, Herb Dean to call a halt to the action with subsequent follow-up strikes.

Below, catch the highlights from Yadong’s finish over Arce.

Song Yadong Outpoints Casey Kenney – UFC 265 Results

Opening up the UFC 265 main card we have an exciting bantamweight match-up between Song Yadong and Casey Kenney. Round 1: Song Yadong lands a body kick early. Casey Kenney is pushing forward a lot but is unable to land anything meaningful through the first minute of this fight. Kenney taunts his opponent but eats […]

Opening up the UFC 265 main card we have an exciting bantamweight match-up between Song Yadong and Casey Kenney.

Round 1: Song Yadong lands a body kick early. Casey Kenney is pushing forward a lot but is unable to land anything meaningful through the first minute of this fight. Kenney taunts his opponent but eats a heavy leg kick. Yadong jumps in with a hook but is countered well. Yadong is doing good work with his lead left hand in this opening round. The Chinese fighter throws a kick but slips and ends up on his back. Kenney jumps onto his opponent and tries to lock up the head. Yadong does well to escape and pop back to his feet. Both men continue to exchange techniques right up until the horn sounds to end round one.

Round 2: Kenney lands a calf kick at the start of round two. Yadong targets the body early in the second stanza. Kenney is pushing forward a lot in this round, he is always throwing something to keep his opponent guessing. Yadong is doing well on his back foot but this is not something we’ve seen often, if at all, during his relatively short UFC career. Both men are really throwing to finish but more often than not they are unable to land cleanly. Kenney tries to take it to the mat but Yadong easily shakes it off. They exchanges kicks. Kenney cracks his opponent with a straight left. And another! Kenney is starting to get some momentum and Yadong realizes that when he shoots in for a takedown. Kenney is able to shake it off and not a lot happens before round two comes to a close.

Round 3: Kenney continues to push forward but Yadong makes him pay with a counter left. Kenney lands a punch of his own and follows it up with a kick. Straight right hand for Yadong. Yadong is finding success on the feet now. Kenney lands a knee but it doesn’t seem to bother his opponent. Two minutes are left on the clock and Kenney dives at Yadong’s feet and is easily shrugged off. Yadong jabs, Kenney counters, Yadong kicks. This is such a well-matched fight. Yadong presses forward with a flurry of punches. 30 seconds left and they are letting it all hang out. In the final 10 seconds, Kenney secures a takedown and ends the fight on top, dropping elbows.

OFFICIAL RESULT: Song Yadong def. Casey Kenney via split decision

EXCLUSIVE | Casey Kenney Plans To Finish Song Yadong At UFC 265

Casey Kenney wants to become the first man to stop Song Yadong inside the Octagon when they square off at UFC 265. The former LFA dual-weight champion is intent in making a statement following his razor-thin decision loss against bantamweight legend, Dominick Cruz, last time out. In an interview with LowKickMMA, Kenney spoke with excitement […]

Casey Kenney wants to become the first man to stop Song Yadong inside the Octagon when they square off at UFC 265.

The former LFA dual-weight champion is intent in making a statement following his razor-thin decision loss against bantamweight legend, Dominick Cruz, last time out.

In an interview with LowKickMMA, Kenney spoke with excitement about the prospect of fighting in front of fans again at UFC 265 which will take place in front of live crowd at a venue yet to be disclosed.

“You guys see how I fight, especially this fight coming up,” Kenney said. “Song Yadong, he comes forward, throws down and that’s the fight with fans. You get a fight like the Nathaniel Wood and I or even Dom you know, with fans in there, the place is going to be electric. (It’s) a similar Casey Kenney you’re going to see out there, but you know, a little fan boost never hurts anyone. It’s going to be a good energy.”

The 30-year-old thinks his style meshes well with Yadong’s and if the Chinese fighter can stand up to his power they are destined for a Fight of the Night bonus cheque.

“I always say my style, if you survive, it’s going to be fight of the night,” Kenney said. “He’s got a similar style, so I think that’s Fight of the Night written all over it right there.”

Ultimately though, Kenney doesn’t think that’s how his UFC 265 fight will play out.

“I’m looking for a finish man, you know, they don’t pay by the hour in there and I’m due a finish,” Kenney said. “I don’t think he’s been finished in the UFC, so I’m looking to put Song away and be the first guy to finish him in the UFC.”

Do you think Casey Kenney will get back in the win column when he squares off against Song Yadong at UFC 265?