9-ranked Stamann will likely lift him out of his No. Song Yadong further elevated his status as one of the top prospects in the sport when he snapped Marlon Vera’s win streak at UFC on ESPN 8.. “It went really fast and I got more mature; I’m like another person now.
Both men exchanged punches and kicks while looking to find an effective range. Anthony Smith’s loss to Aleksandar Rakic confirmed his feeling on a size and strength difference at light heavyweight. Yadong had a response, though, landing powerful hooks and counters on Vera. 13 spot and push him further up the 135-pound ladder.“My opponent is a well rounded fighter, a smart fighter, and he is very powerful and good at wrestling and striking,” said Song. “But I don’t think he will threaten me with anything.”It’s a confidence that comes with success, and given that Song has only been on the roster for two years at the age of 22 makes it even more impressive.“I feel time flies for these two years,” he said. Less than a week after his 22nd birthday, it’s safe to assume that Song Yadong is living a life unlike most of his peers back home in China. The rest of the round was closely contested as both men swung with bad intentions inside the pocket. Song Yadong of China poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in on December 6, 2019 in Washington, DC. “When it’s good, then the bonus is there.”“I think fighting in that cage is a risk,” Song said. Copyright © 2001-2020 UFC All Rights Reserved They are the ones encouraging me to move forward, even though the sacrifices are that I can’t enjoy most of my time like others at my age.”Considering that he has been fighting since 2013, Song is likely used to doing things his own way, eschewing partying and other aspects of a young man’s life to pursue a world championship in mixed martial arts. “If you want to win, you have to be active, and to be active means you need to take risks.”It’s why Song’s fan base is growing rapidly, and why he’s landed in the bantamweight top 15. Yadong landed well in his flurries, while Vera connected with a number of leg kicks. Vera had the high point, however, blasting Yadong with a vicious knee. Mallory Martin went nuts after her remarkable comeback. And these two years are the most tired years because I never stopped training. “It’s not like in China because I don’t have lots of friends and family members here. The 22-year-old Yadong (16-4-1 MMA, 5-0-1 UFC) remained unbeaten through his octagon tenure by beating his most difficult to challenge to date with a unanimous decision victory over Vera (17-6-1 MMA, 9-5 UFC) after a gritty affair.Yadong picked up 29-28 scorecards across the board, landing many powerful strikes over the 15 minutes and overcoming a late push from Vera.The featherweight bout opened up the UFC on ESPN 8 main card at VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena in Jacksonville, Fla.
Welcome to MMA Junkie's European Union Experience. Polyana Viana potentially saved her spot on the UFC roster with a much-needed win over Emily Whitmire at UFC on ESPN+ 33. Each of those finishes earned him Performance of the Night bonuses, and while he talks of those extra checks as a happy accident of sorts, it’s clear that when he’s in the Octagon, he’s chasing finishes.“I didn’t intend to get the bonus every time, it’s just that I tried to use what I learned,” he said. But with his fifth appearance as a UFC fighter approaching on Saturday, he has no regrets.“This is for my dream,” said Song, who faces fellow bantamweight contender Cody Stamann in Washington, D.C. “And my family is behind me. It aired on ESPN and streamed on ESPN+.The opening minutes of the first round were a feeling-out process, but not a tentative one.
Song Yadong of China poses on the scale during the UFC Fight Night weigh-in on December 6, 2019 in Washington, DC. https://www.ufc.com/video/ufc-239-song-yadong-octagon-interview
“If I have to fight one through 10 in order to get a title shot, I’m ready and willing to do that.” UFC on ESPN+ 33 fighters took home UFC Promotional Guidelines Compliance pay, a program that launched after the UFC’s deal with Reebok. (Photo by Jeff Bottari/Zuffa LLC via Getty Images) In the latter stages of the frame, the pair tied up and battled from clinch position against the fence.Vera came out more aggressive to start the second. By Thomas Gerbasi, on Twitter: @TGerbasi In his first four UFC bouts, Song is unbeaten, with finishes of Bharat Khandare, Felipe Arantes and Alejandro Perez, as well a decision over Vince Morales.
That includes leaving home in Heilongjiang to train in Sacramento with the Team Alpha Male Squad.“It’s because of the training I had in the U.S. for these two years that I have a great place in the UFC now,” he said. Vera got a reversal and took the fight to the ground for the first time, but couldn’t keep control for long enough to rack up significant points.
He continued to pile on leg kicks, and was also able to back Yadong up with his combination in the first few minutes.
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