Song Yadong of China celebrates after defeating Marlon Vera in their UFC Fight Night bout in May 2020. Photo: AFP Song Yadong of China celebrates after defeating Marlon Vera in their UFC Fight Night bout in May 2020. Photo: AFP
Song Yadong of China celebrates after defeating Marlon Vera in their UFC Fight Night bout in May 2020. Photo: AFP
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UFC: ‘Kung Fu Monkey’ returns as China’s Song Yadong sets sights on top five

  • Chinese bantamweight joins blockbuster UFC 259 card on March 6, set to face American Kyler Phillips
  • ‘He‘s got all the skills,’ says Song – ‘I’ll hopefully finish him when we are standing’

Topic |   Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC)
Mathew Scott
Mathew Scott

Updated: 11:37am, 13 Feb, 2021

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Song Yadong of China celebrates after defeating Marlon Vera in their UFC Fight Night bout in May 2020. Photo: AFP Song Yadong of China celebrates after defeating Marlon Vera in their UFC Fight Night bout in May 2020. Photo: AFP
Song Yadong of China celebrates after defeating Marlon Vera in their UFC Fight Night bout in May 2020. Photo: AFP
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