As the stage is set for UFC Fight Night 233, where Song Yadong is geared up to face Chris Gutierrez in the main event on December 9 at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas, the MMA community anticipates not only an exciting bout but also Yadong's strategic path to potential bantamweight supremacy.
Originally slated to fight former UFC bantamweight champion Petr Yan on December 9, Yadong's plans were momentarily foiled as Yan faced an injury, leading to a reshuffling of the event from Yadong's home country of China to Las Vegas. However, if Yadong successfully navigates past Gutierrez, he expresses a keen interest in revisiting the matchup against Yan, showcasing a desire to test whose boxing skills prevail in the competitive bantamweight division.
In a recent interview with Fanatics View, Yadong expressed his eagerness for a bout against Yan, emphasizing his curiosity about whose boxing prowess would emerge victorious. Despite the initial setback due to Yan's injury, Yadong remains focused on the future, indicating that a win over the lower-ranked Gutierrez might not significantly propel him up the bantamweight rankings. The confident 25-year-old fighter envisions a roadmap to a title shot, suggesting that two more fights, including one against Yan, could secure his claim for a title bout.
Yadong, part of Team Alpha Male, exudes confidence in his well-rounded skill set, anticipating that his unique style, speed, striking power, grappling expertise, and leg kicks will be too much for Gutierrez. As the MMA world awaits this intriguing clash, Yadong's aspirations for bantamweight glory and a potential showdown with Petr Yan add layers of excitement and anticipation to his journey in the UFC.
Source: MMAJUNKIE
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