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Fighters React To Yadong’s KO Of Moraes At UFC Vegas 50

Song Yadong showed why he’s a future bantamweight title contender in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 50. Yadong earned a spectacular first-round KO of former title challenger Marlon Moraes at the UFC Apex this evening, extending his win streak to three. For Moraes, the loss was his fifth in six fights, all of which…

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Song Yadong showed why he’s a future bantamweight title contender in the co-main event of UFC Vegas 50.

Yadong earned a spectacular first-round KO of former title challenger Marlon Moraes at the UFC Apex this evening, extending his win streak to three. For Moraes, the loss was his fifth in six fights, all of which have come via KO or TKO.

Still only 24 years old, Yadong has fought in the UFC since 2017. His record in the promotion now stands at 8-1-1, while his overall record reads like that of a fighter far more advanced in years, at 19-5-1. With a victory over #10 ranked bantamweight Moraes, it’s likely we’ll see #14 ranked Yadong enter the top ten in the coming days.

You can catch the highlights of the co-main event below.

This was Yadong’s third win in a row.

Now, let’s see how fighters reacted to the co-main event of UFC Vegas 50.

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Song Yadong Wants Dominick Cruz In His Next Fight- UFC Vegas 50 Post-Fight Press Conference

Song YadongSong Yadong already has his eyes set on another opponent for his next bout, the legendary former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Yardong was able to earn another second round KO win over Marlon Moraes at UFC Vegas 50. This has been the 24 year olds 11th win in 13 fights. Moraes was a big step […]

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Song Yadong already has his eyes set on another opponent for his next bout, the legendary former bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz.

Yardong was able to earn another second round KO win over Marlon Moraes at UFC Vegas 50. This has been the 24 year olds 11th win in 13 fights. Moraes was a big step up in competition for him and Yadong proved that he belongs with the top dogs of the division. He made quick work of Moraes and was quicker to the punch most of the time.

Yardong also has a win over Marlon ‘Chito’ Vera. Yadong was able to defeat Vera by unanimous decision in May of 2020.

Yadong is only 24 years old, but already has eight wins inside the UFC with only one loss. He is another fantastic fighter, in an already stacked division. The bantamweight division may be the most competitive and deep division in the organization. Yadong was the 14th ranked fighter coming into this bout, but he will most likely leapfrog onto Moraes 10 spot after the win.

Song Yadong grew up watching Dominick Cruz fight and now wants to see how he matches up against him

“I’ve watched his fights since I was a young kid. I like him very much, I like his style. I’m curios, what about my style (against) his style? What’s going to happen?” Yadong said in his post fight press conference.

A fight between Cruz and Yadong would be a very fun one as both fighters are very fun to watch. Cruz has been on a roll recently as well. ‘The Dominator’ is currently ranked seventh in the division and has won back to back fights against Casey Kenney and Pedro Munhoz. Cruz has also been linked to a possible fight with ‘Sugar’ Sean O’Malley, but it is without doubt his next fight will be a fun one.

The bantamweight division continues to produce fireworks. The depth of that division is mind-boggling at times as fighters like Umar Nurmagomedov aren’t even ranked at the moment. Yadong is just another name that is emerging in a deep pool of fighters.

Would you want to see Yadong fight Cruz?

Song Yadong Knocks Out Marlon Moraes – UFC Vegas 50 Highlights

Song YadongSong 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 […]

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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.

Marlon MoraesOne-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, […]

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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, 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…

Marlon Moraes, Song Yadong

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

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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

Song YadongCount 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, […]

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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, 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.