Sacmonto, California, is a mountain away from Tianjin, China, but Song Yadong has been training here for many years since signing with UFC and has performed exceptionally well in the octagonal cage.
In a showdown with Julio Arce last November, Michael Bisping, a sideline commentator, said: "For The young Song Yadong, team alpha Male is the best boxing gym for him. It's a place where you can make a commitment to your technique, and training here shows that you want to be the best. ”
Just 5 minutes after this comment was made, Song Yadong defeated Arce on TKO, refreshing his record in the UFC to 7 wins, 1 loss and 1 draw. He had previously beaten well-known players such as Casey Kenney and Marlon Vera in the octagon cage.
This weekend, Song Yadong will lead the joint main event of the UFC Fighting Night Event, which is the first time he has occupied such a significant position in a tournament since landing in the octagon in 2017. And his opponent, former champion challenger Marlon Moraes, will be the most dangerous person he has ever faced, and if Song Yadong can pass the level, the next thing that awaits him will most likely be the top ten ranking and the honor of the headline main event.
'I'm very excited to play the United Home Race. Song Yadong said in an official interview with the UFC. "It's also very exciting to face an opponent who is so famous."
Song Yadong became a bullish side before the game because he was in a rapid upward momentum, while Moraes had some problems in the last 5 games, losing 4 of them. But in the eyes of insiders, this game is by no means a ten-out-nine stability for Song Yadong.
Admittedly, Moraes has not won for three consecutive years, but the opponents who beat him, whether merab Dvalishvili, Rob Font, Cory Sandhagen and former champion Henry Cejudo, are the top players in this category. Moreover, during this period, Moraes also defeated former featherweight champion Jose Aldo by decision.
Objectively speaking, this game is definitely the toughest test he has ever faced so far for Song Yadong, but it is also a godsend opportunity for him to reach the next height.
'I don't think Moraes is on the downside of his career, he's a tough guy to deal with, it's just that he's not had good luck in the last few games.
"Every day I think about how to play this game and imagine how I can KO him. I wanted to end him, not wait for the verdict. It's going to be the toughest guy I've ever faced in my career, but I'll still be as calm as I was in the previous two games, and that's the secret to my win. ”
When people analyze Song Yadong's career resume, the most interesting thing is his age. He started his career in 2013 when he turned 24 last December and has already played 24 professional games. After competing in RUFF, WLF and One FC, Song Yadong came to UFC at the age of 19, bringing not only youth and experience, but also extremely high talent and fighting INTELLIGENCE. For Song Yadong, who is already a father, has he considered letting his son inherit this martial arts talent?
"Of course, I hope that one day he can also play. But as a fighter I know it's a very tough industry, so I'll respect his ideas, no matter what he wants to do in the future. ”
At the same time, Song Yadong also looks forward to the day when his son can watch him play in the motherland, and he prays in his heart that this day will come as soon as possible.
"I'm very excited about that. The UFC hasn't held a tournament in China for two years, and if one day they come back to China, I really want to play in person. (UFC China Dana)
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