Song Yadong is a Chinese professional UFC athlete and is currently ranked #6 in the UFC bantamweight division.
Song Yadong most recently faced Umar Nurmagomedov on Saturday, August 29, 2026, at UFC Shanghai.
Not only did Song compete on home soil, but his decisive win KO/TKO upset boosted his bantamweight ranking as strives for title contention.
Song Yadong Bio
Birthday | December 2, 1997 |
Age | 28 |
Country | China |
Nickname | Kung Fu Kid |
Height | 5'8" |
Reach | 67" |
Stance | Orthodox |
Weight Division | Bantamweight |
Professional Record | 24-9-1 |
Song Yadong Age
Song Yadong was born on December 2, 1997, and is 28 years old. He turned professional in 2013 at the age of 15.
Yadong made his UFC debut in November 2017 at UFC Fight Night 122 in Shanghai. He faced Bharat Kandare and won by submission in the first round.
Song Yadong's Record & Recent Fights
Song Yadong has a fight record of 24-9-1 and is currently ranked #5 in the Bantamweight division. Here are some of his most recent bouts:
August 29: Defeated Umar Nurmagomedov by KO/TKO in the second round at UFC Shanghai.
May 2026: Defeated Deiveson Figueiredo by submission in the second round at UFC Fight Night in Macao, China.
January 2026: Lost to Sean O'Malley by unanimous decision in round 3 at UFC 324 in Las Vegas.
February 2025: Defeated Henry Cejudo by technical decision in round 3 at UFC Fight Night in Seattle, Washington.
March 2024: Lost to Petr Yan by unanimous decision in round 3 at UFC 299 in Miami, Florida.
December 2023: Yan defeated Chris Gutierrez by unanimous decision in round 5 at UFC Fight Night in Las Vegas.
Nickname
Song Yadong is also known as "Kung Fu Kid," reflects his childhood martial arts background.
Yadong uses traditional Sanda techniques with boxing combinations, the nickname pays tribute to his upbringing and reflects the skills he learned as a kid and how he still uses them today.
What is next for Song Yadong?
After his latest victory over Nurmagomedov, there is currently no set date as to when Song Yadong will return to the Octagon.
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