Song Yadong: UFC Record, Fight History & Bio

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Fighter metrics

Wins by KO: 8
Wins by submission: 3
Wins by decision: 7
Significant strikes / fight: 71.5

Striking accuracy

42%

651 landed · 1,533 attempted

Takedown accuracy

56%

Recent fight form

Latest 5 verified results in our archive · 2024-03-09 to 2026-08-29

Wins

3 / 5

Losses

2 / 5

Historical results, not a prediction. See opponents and methods in fight history below.

Fight history

Umar Nurmagomedov
Aug 29, 2026
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:48
Deiveson Figueiredo
May 30, 2026
Win
Submission · Round 2 · 4:42
Sean O'Malley
Jan 24, 2026
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Henry Cejudo
Feb 22, 2025
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Petr Yan
Mar 9, 2024
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Chris Gutierrez
Dec 9, 2023
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 5 · 5:00
Ricky Simon
Apr 29, 2023
Win
KO/TKO · Round 5 · 1:10
Cory Sandhagen
Sep 17, 2022
Loss
TKO - Doctor's Stoppage · Round 4 · 5:00
Marlon Moraes
Mar 12, 2022
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:06
Julio Arce
Nov 13, 2021
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 1:35
Casey Kenney
Aug 7, 2021
Win
Decision - Split · Round 3 · 5:00
Kyler Phillips
Mar 6, 2021
Loss
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Marlon Vera
May 16, 2020
Win
Decision - Unanimous · Round 3 · 5:00
Alejandro Perez
Jul 6, 2019
Win
KO/TKO · Round 1 · 2:04
Vince Morales
Nov 24, 2018
Win
DEC · Round 3 · 5:00
Felipe Arantes
Jun 23, 2018
Win
KO/TKO · Round 2 · 5:00
Bharat Kandare
Nov 24, 2017
Win
Submission · Round 1 · 4:16

Song Yadong Bio

Song Yadong is a Chinese mixed martial artist known as “Kung Fu Kid” who competes in the UFC bantamweight division. Born December 2, 1997, in Heilongjiang, China, he is listed at 5 feet 8 inches with a 67-inch reach. The UFC identifies him as an active fighter who trains at Team Alpha Male, and notes that he turned professional in 2013 before making his Octagon debut on November 25, 2017. His personal site identifies his birthplace more specifically as Hulan District, Harbin, and also lists Team Alpha Male as his gym.

Song has developed from a young UFC entrant into an established contender in a deep 135-pound division. His UFC profile records notable victories over Marlon Moraes, Ricky Simon, Chris Gutierrez, Henry Cejudo, Deiveson Figueiredo and Umar Nurmagomedov. In 2026, he returned to compete in Macau before recording a knockout victory over Nurmagomedov in Shanghai on August 29. Official UFC materials list his fighting style as boxing, while his own biography emphasizes forward pressure, fast combinations and counterpunching. That blend of aggressive striking and growing all-around MMA experience has defined Song Yadong’s rise in the UFC.

Record: 24-9-1
Division: Bantamweight
Fighting style: Boxer
Stance: Orthodox
Height: 5' 8"
Weight: 135 lbs.
Reach: 67"
Leg reach: 38.00
Nationality: Heilongjiang, China
Birth date: Dec 2, 1997 (age 28)
Age: 28
Birthplace: , ,
Country: People's Republic of China

Song Yadong Questions & Answers

What UFC division does Song Yadong compete in?

Song Yadong competes in the UFC bantamweight division.

How tall is Song Yadong?

Song Yadong is listed at 5 feet 8 inches tall, with a 67-inch reach.

When and where was Song Yadong born?

Song Yadong was born on December 2, 1997. UFC lists his birthplace as Heilongjiang, China, while his personal site specifies Hulan District, Harbin.

What gym does Song Yadong train with?

Song Yadong is listed as training at Team Alpha Male.

When did Song Yadong make his UFC debut?

Song Yadong made his UFC debut on November 25, 2017. His personal site identifies Bharat Khandare as the opponent and lists a guillotine-choke submission victory.

What is Song Yadong’s fighting style?

The UFC lists Song Yadong’s style as boxing. His personal biography describes a pressure-oriented approach built around quick combinations, power punches and counterstriking.

What are notable recent career milestones for Song Yadong?

Song Yadong earned UFC victories over Henry Cejudo in February 2025, Deiveson Figueiredo in May 2026 and Umar Nurmagomedov in August 2026. The Nurmagomedov win came by knockout in Shanghai.