Song Yadong left without opponent as Petr Yan’s injury derails UFC China comeback clash

Song Yadong, a rising UFC contender, is suddenly without a match as opponent Petr Yan reportedly withdraws from the highly anticipated battle.

Song Yadong left without opponent as Petr Yan’s injury derails UFC China comeback clash

Song Yadong is now without a fight (Image via Imago)

The UFC China event faces a series of setbacks, with the main event taking a major hit. Song Yadong recently revealed that Petr Yan will no longer be his opponent due to reported injuries.

Originally, a bantamweight clash between Yan and Yadong was on the horizon. The event was set to headline the event scheduled for December. However, before the bout could even be officially announced, it seems to have fallen apart. Song Yadong and Petr Yan were expected to provide fans with an enthralling showdown. Yan, a former bantamweight champion who has faced a recent string of challenges, appeared to be on a collision course with Yadong.

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Song Yadong had been gearing up to fight against Rob Font at UFC 292. However, Font withdrew due to an undisclosed injury. Nonetheless, he returned to training in China, hoping for the December event. Yadong most recently beat Ricky Simon at UFC Vegas 72. Initially, the card was hoped to feature an all-Chinese fight card. However, it appears that Yadong is now out of an opponent. Someone needs to step up for Yadong to remain on the card.

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Dana White had hinted at the possibility of a clash, but his enthusiasm for the idea may have waned. Although no official announcements have been made, various potential matchups have been leaked. Now, all that’s needed to set the event in motion is a confirmed venue and a finalized main event. Fans are eagerly waiting for updates on this rapidly approaching event.

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Song Yadong’s previous fight against Ricky Simon at UFC Fight Night 223

In his previous bout at UFC Fight Night 223, Song Yadong had his sights set on an impressive performance that could potentially earn him a spot among the top 10 contenders.

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Song Yadong beat Ricky Simon via TKO in the fifth round ( Image via X )

At just 25 years old, Yadong showcased a formidable combination of technical expertise, lightning-fast strikes, and raw power throughout the fight. On the other side of the octagon, Ricky Simon attempted to bring Yadong down, but his efforts often fell short. In these moments, Yadong saw an opportunity and relentlessly unleashed a barrage of strikes as Simon found himself on the canvas. Even as Simon tried to regain his footing, Yadong continued to rain down punches. It was a relentless assault that left Simon with no escape, ultimately leading to the referee stepping in to save him.

With this victory, Yadong bounced back from a previous loss to Cory Sandhagen. It is crucial to mention that this loss was one of just two defeats that Yadong has experienced during his time in the UFC. Yadong has a professional record of 20 wins, seven losses, and one no-contest.

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