Song Yadong

"Kung Fu Kid"

24-9-1#3Bantamweight★ 8bonuses

ChinaLast 5

Grappling 0-1

Last fight: Win vs Umar Nurmagomedov · TKO · Aug 29, 2026

24-9-1 · 14 finishes · Full stats →

LAST FIGHT

WINvs Umar NurmagomedovTKO · R2 1:48

UFCUFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song·August 29, 2026

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Song Yadong holds a professional MMA record of 24-9-1. Song has won 24 fights: 10 by KO/TKO, 4 by submission, 10 by decision. Of 9 career losses, 2 came by KO/TKO and 0 by submission. In the UFC, Song lands 4.26 significant strikes per minute with 44% accuracy and averages 0.79 takedowns per 15 minutes. Song also has 1 recorded Grappling bout. Song also has 1 recorded Special rules bout. Most recent fight: August 29, 2026. Tracked organizations: UFC, ONE.

Profile

Height: 5'8"173 cm
Weight: 135 lbs61 kg
Reach: 67"170 cm
Stance: Orthodox
DOB: Dec 2, 1997
Age: 28
Nationality: China
Birthplace: Harbin, Heilongjiang, China

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Career history

WIN
vs Umar Nurmagomedov
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song· Aug 29, 2026· Bantamweight· 24-9-1 vs 20-2
TKO
R2 · 1:48
POTN
WIN
vs Deiveson Figueiredo
UFC Fight Night: Song vs Figueiredo· May 30, 2026· Bantamweight· 23-9-1 vs 25-7-1
SUB
R2 · 4:42
POTN
LOSS
vs Sean O'Malley
UFC 324: Gaethje vs Pimblett· Jan 24, 2026· Bantamweight· 22-9-1 vs 19-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Henry Cejudo
UFC Seattle: Cejudo vs Song· Feb 22, 2025· Bantamweight· 22-8-1 vs 16-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Petr Yan
UFC 299: O'Malley vs Vera 2· Mar 9, 2024· Bantamweight· 21-8-1 vs 17-5
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Chris Gutierrez
UFC Fight Night: Song vs Gutierrez· Dec 9, 2023· Bantamweight· 21-7-1 vs 20-5-2
UD
R5 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ricky Simon
UFC Fight Night: Song vs Simon· Apr 29, 2023· Bantamweight· 20-7-1 vs 20-4
TKO
R5 · 1:10
POTN
LOSS
vs Cory Sandhagen
UFC Fight Night: Sandhagen vs Song· Sep 17, 2022· Bantamweight· 19-7-1 vs 15-4
TKO
R4 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marlon Moraes
UFC Fight Night: Santos vs Ankalaev· Mar 12, 2022· Bantamweight· 19-6-1 vs 23-10-1
TKO
R1 · 2:06
POTN
WIN
vs Julio Arce
UFC Fight Night: Holloway vs Rodriguez· Nov 13, 2021· Bantamweight· 18-6-1 vs 17-5
TKO
R2 · 1:35
WIN
vs Casey Kenney
UFC 265: Lewis vs Gane· Aug 7, 2021· Bantamweight· 17-6-1 vs 16-4-1
SD
R3 · 5:00
LOSS
vs Kyler Phillips
UFC 259: Blachowicz vs Adesanya· Mar 6, 2021· Bantamweight· 16-6-1 vs 9-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Marlon Vera
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris· May 16, 2020· Featherweight· 16-5-1 vs 17-6-1
UD
R3 · 5:00
FOTN
DRAW
vs Cody Stamann
UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Rozenstruik· Dec 7, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-5-1 vs 18-2-1
DRAW
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Alejandro Perez
UFC 239: Jones vs Santos· Jul 6, 2019· Bantamweight· 15-5 vs 22-8-1
TKO
R1 · 2:04
POTN
WIN
vs Vince Morales
UFC Fight Night: Blaydes vs Ngannou 2· Nov 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 14-5 vs 8-3
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Felipe Arantes
UFC Fight Night: Cowboy vs Edwards· Jun 24, 2018· Bantamweight· 13-5 vs 18-10-1
TKO
R2 · 4:59
POTN
WIN
vs Bharat Kandare
UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Gastelum· Nov 25, 2017· Featherweight· 12-5 vs 6-3
SUB
R1 · 4:16
POTN
WIN
vs Makoto Yoshida
WLF W.A.R.S. 18· Oct 27, 2017· Lightweight· 11-5 vs 0-3
TKO
R1 · 1:05
WIN
vs Edgars Skrīvers
Kunlun Fight MMA 10· Apr 6, 2017· Featherweight· 10-5 vs 14-3
UD
LOSS
vs Renat Ondar
Wu Lin Feng· Jan 7, 2017· Featherweight· 9-5 vs 4-2
DEC
WIN
vs Shamil Nasrudinov
WLF W.A.R.S. 10· Nov 26, 2016· Featherweight· 9-4 vs 2-2
SUB
R2 · 3:19
LOSS
vs Renat Ondar
WLF E.P.I.C. 9· Oct 24, 2016· Featherweight· 8-4 vs 2-2
UD
WIN
vs Vachagan Nikogosyan
WLF E.P.I.C. 6· Jul 23, 2016· Featherweight· 8-3 vs 0-1
TKO
R1 · 3:12
LOSS
vs Alexey Polpudnikov
Kunlun Fight 44· May 14, 2016· Featherweight· 7-3 vs 21-4-1
TKO
R2 · 0:50
WIN
vs Artak Nazaryan
WLF E.P.I.C. 2· Mar 12, 2016· Featherweight· 7-2 vs 16-8
TKO
R2 · 3:08
WIN
vs Aleksandr Zaytsev
WLF E.P.I.C. 1· Jan 13, 2016· Bantamweight· 6-2 vs 0-2
UD
LOSS
vs Giovanni Moljo
Road To M-1· Jul 25, 2015· Featherweight· 5-2 vs 6-10
DQ
R2 · 5:00
WIN
vs Ok Rae Yoon
WBK 3: Day 2· Apr 18, 2015· Featherweight· 5-1 vs 2-1
TKO
R1 · 1:21
LOSS
vs Xian Ji
One FC 24 - Dynasty of Champions· Dec 19, 2014· Bantamweight· 4-1 vs 12-2
UD
R3 · 5:00
WIN
vs Yafei Zhao
RUFF 13· Jun 7, 2014· Bantamweight· 4-0 vs 3-3
MD
WIN
vs Baasankhuu Damlanpurev
RUFF 12· Mar 29, 2014· Bantamweight· 3-0 vs 4-1
SUB
R1 · 3:01
WIN
vs Heili Alateng
RUFF 11· Nov 30, 2013· Bantamweight· 2-0 vs 1-1
UD
WIN
vs Wulalibieke Baheibieke
RUFF 10· Aug 24, 2013· Bantamweight· 1-0 vs 1-1
DEC
NC
vs Wuheng Zhao
RUFF 9· May 18, 2013· 0-0 vs 1-1
NC
R1

Background

Credentials, amateur pedigree and camp

BaseSandaKung Fu

2017Champion · Rouhou Cup BJJ Open · blue belt, 75 kg (Tianjin qualifier)
2017Purple belt · BJJ
20124th Place · Shanghai Jiu Jitsu Open
2011Champion · Hebei Provincial Sanda · 60 kg Catchweight
20115th Place · China National Muay Thai
2010Started in MMA
Shaolin Temple Wushu School, Dengfeng · Traditional wushu / kung fu · c. 2007-2009 (from age ~10, about two years)
Songjiang Wushu School · Sanda · from age 14 (c. 2011-2012)
AGE 10Started in Kung Fu
AGE 12Started in Sanda
AGE 14Started in Grappling

Camp

Team Alpha Male · Sacramento, United States
Enbo Fight Club · Chengdu, China Former
Beijing Ao Hailin Combat Club · Beijing, China Former

Coaches

Urijah Faber · Head coach
Ao Hailin · Head coach

Training partners

Geno Petriashvili

Fight DNA

Striking Technician

UFCalendar's style model · Bantamweight roster (15 fighters)

Punch power95

Kick power94

Punch speed95

Kick speed97

Accuracy93

Takedowns90

Ground striking92

Submissions87

Chin94

Body strength92

Cardio95

Attributes are rated 0-100 by UFCalendar's style model.

By the numbers

Pro MMARecord: 24-9-1 · Source: UFCalendar

Striking

Strikes landed4.26per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.76per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.79per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed74%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

UFC careerRecord: 13-4-1 · Source: UFCStats.com

Striking

Strikes landed4.26per min

44% accuracy

Strikes absorbed3.76per min

55% avoided

Grappling

Takedowns landed0.79per 15 min

41% success

Takedowns stuffed74%

Submission attempts0.3per 15 min

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Where they rank

All-time boards where Song Yadong sits in the top 25.

All MMA

UFC

Bonus résumé

Song Yadong has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses. Estimated bonus earnings: $500,000.

★ Fight of the Night ×1★ Performance of the Night ×7

Estimates use each era's real amount: $50,000 from 2012, $100,000 from UFC 324, plus $25,000 finish incentives.

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Bantamweight top 5

Recent & upcoming opponents

Salary & career earnings

Disclosed purses, reported paydays and what we estimate Song Yadong earns per fight.

Song Yadong's salary & career earnings →

Official UFC Ranking

Song Yadong's standing in the official UFC rankings, tracked since 2013.

Current: #3 Bantamweight
Meta rank: #2 Bantamweight
Peak: #3 Bantamweight
First ranked: Jul 8, 2019
Times ranked: 281

Bantamweight

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UFCalendar Power Index rating

Current: 1823▲22
Peak: 1823Aug 29, 2026
Rated fights: 34

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Frequently asked questions

When does Song Yadong fight next?

Song Yadong has no confirmed upcoming fight.

What is Song Yadong's record?

Song Yadong's professional MMA record is 24-9-1.

Who is Song Yadong fighting next?

Song Yadong's next opponent has not been announced.

Who did Song Yadong fight last?

Song Yadong most recently fought Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song on Saturday, August 29, 2026, WIN (TKO).

What weight class does Song Yadong fight in?

Song Yadong fights at Bantamweight.

Is Song Yadong ranked in the UFC?

Song Yadong is currently ranked #3 in the UFC Bantamweight division.

How many knockouts does Song Yadong have?

Song Yadong has 10 wins by KO/TKO and 4 wins by submission.

How many UFC bonuses has Song Yadong won?

Song Yadong has won 8 UFC post-fight bonuses: 1× Fight of the Night, 7× Performance of the Night.

How tall is Song Yadong?

Song Yadong is 5'8" (173 cm) tall.

How much does Song Yadong weigh?

Song Yadong weighs 135 lbs (61 kg).

What is Song Yadong's reach?

Song Yadong has a reach of 67" (170 cm).

How old is Song Yadong?

Song Yadong is 28 years old (born Dec 2, 1997).

Where is Song Yadong from?

Song Yadong is from China.

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