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Song Yadong, Ricky Simon, UFC Vegas 72
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Song Yadong vs. Ricky Simon slated for UFC Vegas 72 main event on April 29th

Josh Evanoff - April 18, 2023

Following the cancelation of Arman Tsarukyan vs. Renato Moicano, UFC Vegas 72 has a new main event. The two lightweight contenders were expected to headline the event, which takes place later this month. However, due to an injury to the Brazilian, he was forced to withdraw. While Beneil Dariush reportedly agreed to fight Tsarukyan after having his UFC 288 fight with Charles Oliveira fall apart, the promotion is reportedly going in a different direction.

Cory Sandhagen, Song Yadong
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What's next for Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong after UFC Vegas 60?

Cole Shelton - September 19, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 60, a bantamweight bout headlined the card as Cory Sandhagen took on Song Yadong. Sandhagen entered the scrap on a two-fight losing skid as he lost to Petr Yan last October for the interim title and lost a controversial decision to TJ Dillashaw. Yadong, meanwhile, was on a three-fight winning streak and was coming off a KO victory over Marlon Moraes, and was set to headline his first event.

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Song Yadong issues statement following TKO loss to Cory Sandhagen at UFC Vegas 60

Fernando Quiles Jr. - September 18, 2022

Song Yadong has spoken out following his TKO defeat to Cory Sandhagen. Yadong and Sandhagen shared the Octagon inside the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, Nevada. The bantamweight collision headlined UFC Vegas 60 on September 17.

Cory Sandhagen, Song Yadong
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Pros react after Cory Sandhagen TKO's Song Yadong at UFC Vegas 60

Chris Taylor - September 17, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 60 event was headlined by a key bantamweight contest between perennial contenders Cory Sandhagen and Song Yadong. Sandhagen (15-4 MMA), 30, was hoping to snap a two-fight losing skid this evening. ‘Sandman’ had suffered decision defeats to former UFC champions Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) and T.J. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA) in his most previous efforts.

Cory Sandhagen, Song Yadong
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UFC Vegas 60: ‘Sandhagen vs. Song’ Live Results and Highlights

Chris Taylor - September 17, 2022

The Octagon remains in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 60 event, a thirteen-bout fight card headlined by Cory Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong. Sandhagen (14-4 MMA), 30, is hoping for a win to put his previous 2 losses behind him. ‘Sandman’ was defeated by Petr Yan (16-3 MMA) by unanimous decision last October at UFC 267. In July of 2021 he lost to T.J. Dillashaw (17-4 MMA).

Cory Sandhagen
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Cory Sandhagen explains why he doesn't mind fighting down in the ranks to face Song Yadong: "He brings a danger that it’s easy for me to wake up for"

Cole Shelton - September 15, 2022

Cory Sandhagen didn’t expect to be fighting Song Yadong but he is excited about the matchup. Sandhagen has not fought since last October when he suffered a decision loss to Petr Yan for the interim bantamweight title. After the loss, he wanted some time off and will now headline UFC Vegas 60 on Saturday against Song Yadong. Although it’s not the fight he expected, Sandhagen believes Yadong is a tough challenge and that is why he’s so excited about the fight.

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Pro fighters make their picks for Cory Sandhagen vs. Song Yadong

Cole Shelton - September 15, 2022

In the main event of UFC Vegas 60 on Saturday at the UFC Apex, Cory Sandhagen looks to return to the win column against Song Yadong. Heading into the fight, Sandhagen is a -215 favorite while the 10th-ranked bantamweight is a +164 underdog on FanDuel. Ahead of the fight, BJPENN.com reached out to several pro fighters to get their prediction for the scrap. Most of the pros believe this is too much of a step-up for Yadong and expect Sandhagen to get back into the win column in a big way.

Song Yadong, UFC Vegas 50
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Song Yadong believes he may earn a title shot with a finish of Cory Sandhagen: "I think this is just the beginning"

Josh Evanoff - September 14, 2022

UFC bantamweight Song Yadong believes he’s close to fighting for gold. The 24-year-old has been out of action since his fight with Marlon Moraes in March. In that outing, the Chinese fighter scored a first-round knockout over the Brazilian. The victory was his third in a row and the most important win of his career to date.

Henry Cejudo, Conor McGregor,
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Henry Cejudo reacts to Song Yadong’s callout of Dominick Cruz: “Just make sure to bring the beer and cigarettes!”

Fernando Quiles Jr. - March 13, 2022

Henry Cejudo has found a way to show how impressed he is by Song Yadong while also taking shots at Dominick Cruz. This past Saturday night (March 12), Yadong competed on the UFC Vegas 50 card. He went one-on-one with former title challenger Marlon Moraes. Yadong scored a first-round knockout win.

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UFC Vegas 50 Bonus Report: Song Yadong one of four 'POTN' winners

Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022

The Octagon remained in Nevada for tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event, a fourteen-bout fight card headlined by Thiago Santos vs. Magomed Ankalaev. The highly anticipated light heavyweight main event went the distance. Although Thiago Santos scored a knockdown in round two, it was the forward pressure and late wrestling of Magomed Ankalaev that proved to the difference. After five-rounds of battle the Russian standout who got his hand raised by way of unanimous decision.

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UFC Vegas 50 Results: Song Yadong KO's Marlon Moraes (Video)

Chris Taylor - March 12, 2022

Tonight’s UFC Vegas 50 event is co-headlined by a men’s bantamweight matchup featuring Marlon Moraes taking on Song Yadong. Moraes (23-10-1 MMA) will be hoping to snap a three-fight losing skid this evening in Las Vegas. ‘Magic’ has suffered TKO losses at the hands of Merab Dvalishvili, Rob Font and Cory Sandhagen in his three most recent Octagon appearances.

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