5 potential opponents for Song Yadong after UFC Vegas 50 win

#2. Song Yadong vs. Merab 'The Machine' Dvalishvili

No.6 ranked Merab Dvalishvili is also coming off a dynamic finish over Marlon Moraes at UFC: 266, and is now on the precipice of becoming a 135lb contender. One more big win for 'The Machine' will see him enter the elite of the division alongside the likes of Cory Sandhagen and Jose Aldo.

Dvalishvili's seven-fight win streak has him in a great spot with considerable hype around his name. If Yadong was able to derail 'The Machine' then it would be a statement of intent for the rest of the division, as well as catapulting the Chinese prospect into title contention.

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#1. Song Yadong vs. Dominick 'The Dominator' Cruz

Following his win over Moraes, Song Yadong called out former UFC bantamweight champion Dominick Cruz. Considering Yadong is a Team Alpha Male fighter, there is a built-in rivalry with Cruz, and Yadong stated in the post fight press conference that he was looking to continue said rivalry into the next era.

Cruz has been calling for a fight with former champion Jose Aldo as of late, but there is currently little to indicate that the fight is close to being booked. Should 'The Dominator' wish to remain active, then a fight with the dangerous Yadong could be perfect.

Cruz would represent the toughest test to date for Yadong, and a win would boost his profile significantly. It would also allow Urijah Faber another chance to get one up over his old rival.

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