Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong is an upcoming mixed martial arts bantamweight fight promoted and organized by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). This fight is scheduled for the main event of UFC 299 on March 9, 2024. Song Yadong, who has a record of 21 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest (21-7-1 (1NC)), will be squaring off against the former bantamweight champion, Petr Yan, who holds a professional record of 16 wins and 5 losses (16-5-0).
Song Yadong, the 26-year-old #7 ranked bantamweight from China, has been making waves in the UFC’s bantamweight division. In his last fight, Yadong squared off against Chris Gutierrez and won via unanimous decision. On the other hand, his opponent, the former bantamweight champion Petr Yan, is currently on a 3-fight losing streak and is eager to break it with a victory at this upcoming event.
Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong Tale of the Tape
| Stats | Petr Yan | Song Yadong |
| MMA Record | 16-5-0 | 21-7-1 (1NC) |
| UFC Ranking (Bantamweight) | 4 | 7 |
| Last Fight | Loss | Win |
| Nationality | Russian | Chinese |
| Height | 5 ft 7 in (170 cm) | 5 ft 8 in (1.73 m) |
| Weight | 135 lb (61 kg) | 135 lb (61 kg) |
| Reach | 67 in | 67 in |
| Leg Reach | 38 in | 38 in |
| Striking Accuracy | 53% | 42% |
| Takedown Accuracy | 52% | 58% |
| Takedown Defense | 85% | 73% |
| Win Streak (Active) | 0 | 2 |
| MMA Debut | 2014 | 2013 |
Petr Yan Record
Petr ‘No Mercy’ Yan maintains a professional MMA record of 16 wins and 5 losses (16-5-0). Yan became the UFC’s bantamweight champion by beating Jose Aldo for the vacant title. However, he lost it in his next fight to Aljamain Sterling. Among his wins, 7 were achieved by knockout, 1 by submission, and 8 via decision.
| 21 matches | 16 wins | 5 losses |
| By knockout | 7 | 0 |
| By submission | 1 | 0 |
| By decision | 8 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
Song Yadong Record
Song Yadong holds an MMA record of 21 wins, 7 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no-contest (21-7-1 (1NC)). Of his victories, 9 came via knockout, 3 by submitting his opponent, and 9 by decision.
| 30 matches | 21 wins | 7 losses |
| By knockout | 9 | 2 |
| By submission | 3 | 0 |
| By decision | 9 | 4 |
| By disqualification | 0 | 1 |
| Draws | 1 | |
| No contests | 1 | |
Last Updated On March 6, 2024
FAQs
A. Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong is scheduled for March 9, 2024, as the main event of UFC 299.
A. Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong is set to take place at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States.
A. Petr Yan holds an MMA record of 16-5-0 and was a former UFC bantamweight champion.
A. Song Yadong holds an undefeated MMA record of 21-7-1 (1NC).
A. Petr Yan is of Russian nationality.
A. Petr Yan is 31 years old as of March 2024.
