Song Yadong is a fast-rising UFC bantamweight from China, and here is all you should know about him, including net worth, salary, records and endorsements
Birth Place | Huland District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China |
Father’s Name | To be updated |
Mother’s Name | To be updated |
Star Sign | Sagittarius |
Net Worth (2023) | $500,000 (estimated) |
Last Fight Earnings | $91,000 (Estimated) |
Age | 25 |
Date of Birth | December 2, 1997 |
Education | To be updated |
Nationality | Chinese |
MMA Debut | May 18, 2013 |
MMA Record | 19-7-1 |
Divisions | Bantamweight/Featherweight/Lightweight |
Achievements | 4x Performance of the Night |
Partner | None |
Children | None |
Endorsements | Trifecta Nutrition |
Social Media | Instagram, Twitter |
Song Yadong is an up-and-coming UFC fighter in the Bantamweight division. The Chinese has been brilliant since joining the UFC, having just one loss in his 4-year long career.
Song Yadong has a net worth of $500,000. It is primarily attributed to his MMA career that began 8 years ago.
His biggest payday was against Marlon Vera last year, when he defeated the Ecuadorian via. unanimous decision at UFC Fight Night: Overeem vs Harris. Yadong took home $151,000 that night.
For his fight against Kyler Phillips at UFC 259, which he lost via. unanimous decision, Yadong made $56,000.
His total career earnings are reportedly around $700,000.
Song Yadong made his MMA debut on the 18th of May, 2013 against Wuheng Zhao in a promotion called RUFF. However, his first match ended in a no-contest due to an illegal groin strike from Yadong himself.
He then bounced back with 4 consecutive victories. Following his 4 back-to-back victories, Yadong was caught in a rough patch. He won just 4 out of his next 8 fights, leaving him with a record of 8 wins and 4 losses.
On the 25th of November, 2017, Yadong made his UFC debut against Indian Bharat Khandare at UFC Fight Night: Bisping vs Gastelum. This was a featherweight bout, and Yadong won the fight via. submission in the first round.
Yadong went on a three-fight win streak, which came to a halt with a draw against Cody Stamann in December 2019.
Then came his famous win over Marlon Vera. His first loss in the UFC came against Kyler Phillips at UFC 259.
His next win was against Casey Kenney at UFC 265 – a split decision win.
Yadong then went on to beat Julio Arce and Marlon Moraes before losing to Cory Sandhagen.
His record stands at 19 wins, 7 losses and 1 draw.
Song Yadong was born on the 2nd of December, 1997 in Huland District, Harbin, China. Not much is known about Yadong’s parents, nor has he revealed them on social media or in any interview.
However, it was his mother, who sent him to the city of Dengfeng to study Wushu. He was hardly 16 when he made his MMA debut.
Yadong is currently single and is not dating anyone.
Trifecta Nutrition is one brand Yadong primarily endorses.
Song Yadong has a net worth of $500,000.
Song Yadong was born on the 2nd of December, 1997.
Song Yadong was born in Huland District, Harbin, Heilongjiang, China.
Song Yadong made his MMA debut on the 18th of May, 2013.
Song Yadong made his UFC debut on the 25th of November, 2017.
Song Yadong’s MMA record stands at 19 wins, 7 losses, and one draw (with one no-contest).
Song Yadong is 25 years old.
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