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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

    Fighters Only
    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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    Five Fights: Urijah Faber

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    Five Fights: Urijah Faber, the dean of guillotineUrijah Faber’s go-to submission pops up more than once in his pick of his most potent performances1.


    Pro opinion 130

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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.


    The mini thrilla in Manila

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    The mini thrilla in ManilaAfter months of speculation, two of the lighter weight classes’ biggest ever names will collide.


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    Another day at the office

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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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    The fighters at Team Alpha Male finally have a new head coach to replace Duane ‘Bang’ Ludwig, who left the team earlier this year to pursue his dream


    Missing out to BJ was TUF

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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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