Song Yadong

Bantamweight Division

STRIKING

Punch Power S

Punch Speed S

Kick Power A

Kick Speed A

Accuracy A

Strike Defense A

GRAPPLING

Takedowns A

TD Defense A

Sub Defense B

Ground Game A

PHYSICAL & TACTICAL

Stamina S

Chin S

Fight IQ A

Reach 70"

SIGNATURE

▸Overhand Right

▸Left Hook to the Body

▸Lead Leg Jumping Knee

STRENGTHS / WEAKNESSES

+Elite punching power and speed combination that allows him to secure knockouts from almost any striking exchange

−Sub-par submission defense leaves him highly vulnerable if opponents can hold him on the mat for extended sequences

+Strong takedown defense that lets him keep fights in his preferred striking range to maximize his offensive advantages

−Tends to get overaggressive when chasing finishes, creating openings for sharp counterstrikers to land clean shots

+Exceptional chin and high stamina enable him to maintain consistent pressure and absorb heavy shots while hunting finishes across full rounds

−Kick offense is far less developed than his boxing, limiting his ability to control range and target opponents' lower body effectively

MATCHUPS

BESTSlow, plodding single-strike oriented strikers with low takedown urgency and poor defensive footwork, as he can overwhelm them with faster combinations and fight-ending power early.

HARDHigh-pressure grapplers with elite takedown accuracy and strong submission skills who can consistently drag him to the mat and target his weak submission defense while avoiding his dangerous power strikes.

Fighter Intel

A TIER ALL-ROUNDER KO THREAT

Top Attributes

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Defense

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Combat Profile

Song Yadong, known as the "Kung Fu Kid," brings a unique blend of traditional striking arts and modern MMA to the Bantamweight division. Training out of Fight Ready in Arizona, he possesses heavy hands and a sharp boxing game that has seen him finish top contenders like Marlon Moraes. His durability is also a key asset, allowing him to wade through fire to land his own power shots.

Tactical Advantage

He thrives in exchanges where he can utilize his rapid hand speed to counter aggressive opponents coming forward. Yadong's strong takedown defense allows him to keep the fight standing, where his boxing combinations are most dangerous against strikers with lesser output. However, he must be wary of elite leg kickers who can disrupt his rhythm and base.

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