UFC Vegas 50: Song Yadong Wants That Highlight Moment

Las Vegas, NV – At just 24-years-old UFC bantamweight Song Yadong has the ideal youth for a fighter, but the experience of a veteran. Going into UFC Vegas 50 on Saturday night against Marlon Moraes at the UFC APEX that experience will prove to be valuable.

Song (18-6) is coming off a TKO win over Julio Arce in Nov 2021. For the bantamweight staple that win meant a step up in competition.

“After last fight, the good finish, that means I could fight with Marlon Moraes this time,” Song said through a translator at media day on Wednesday.

Song has remained pretty active recently fighting three times in 2021 which is something he aims to make a habit.

“My plan every year is for three fights and I’m also available to take more if I feel good.”

Kicking off 2022 with former World Series Of Fighting (Now Professional Fighters League) champion Marlon Moraes is a tall task, but one that Song believes he accomplish. Song spoke on his opponent.

“He’s a strong, tough fighter, and also very explosive with experience. Of course I still think he’s a very tough fighter no matter he lost the fight. I mean it’s just a lot for him, but I still see him as top fighter.”

Moraes is currently on a three-fight losing skid dropping his last three by TKO. Even with that trend Song isn’t planning to only stand and trade with Moraes.

“I would like to try all-around skills not only in striking but any skill that I’m trying to finish with him.”

With a win over Moraes, Song could find himself in a big fight leading to a title shot at some point this year. The bantamweight is in no hurry to put himself at the front of the line at 135-pounds just yet.

“Every fighter wants to be the best, but I’m not that hurry. I still still want to enjoy the process and enjoy my fight and make sure every fight I do it good.”

Watch the full UFC Vegas 50 media day appearance from Song Yadong above. More coverage can be found below. The event takes place this Saturday, March 12, 2022 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, NV.