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'The Kung Fu Kid' and 'The California Kid': How one email helped Song Yadong team up with his MMA hero

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Sep 12, 2023

The old adage warns, “Never meet your heroes,” but Chinese bantamweight contender Song Yadong actively did just that, and now has him in his corner as he continues a quest for UFC championship gold that started with an internet search and an email message.As a youngster Song loved watching Kung Fu movies and persuaded his mother to take him to the......

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    'The Kung Fu Kid' and 'The California Kid': How one email helped Song Yadong team up with his MMA hero

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    Sep 12, 2023

    The old adage warns, “Never meet your heroes,” but Chinese bantamweight contender Song Yadong actively did just that, and now has him in his corner as he continues a quest for UFC championship gold that started with an internet search and an email message.As a youngster Song loved watching Kung Fu movies and persuaded his mother to take him to the......

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    Four fighters offer their opinions on matters of the moment. Luke Barnatt, Rafael Silva, Kendall Grove and Urijah Faber step up to the plate.


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    ‘The California Kid’ demonstrated he doesn’t need a belt to prove he’s a top dog at 135lb, by mauling and tapping Alex Caceres at UFC 175.


    Faber confirms Kampmann as new Team Alpha Male head coach

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    Former WEC champ Urijah Faber discusses his TUF 19 near miss and UFC expansion. 'I’ve been watching the latest season of TUF with a little envy.'


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