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Next Fight
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song
vs Umar Nurmagomedov · Aug 29, 2026
Tale of the Tape
Age
28
Height
5' 8"
Reach
67"
Stance
Orthodox
Country
China
Key Stats
70%
Win Rate
57%
Finish Rate
9
KO/TKO Wins
4
Submission Wins
0
Title Fight Wins
33
Pro Fights
Advanced Stats
Color = level vs. divisionStriking
Grappling
Career
Win Methods
At #6 in the bantamweight rankings, Song Yadong — "Kung Fu Kid" to fight fans — is past the "prospect" stage. This is contender territory, and every fight from here is a title eliminator in disguise.
Volume is the weapon: 4.34 significant strikes a minute on 50% accuracy. Rounds get won on attrition — opponents drown in output long before the final bell.
Most recent outing: a win over Deiveson Figueiredo via submission (guillotine choke) r2. Business handled.
Next up: Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song on August 29, 2026. Circle the date.
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