c Song Yadong further elevated his status as one of the top prospects in the sport when he snapped Marlon Vera ’s win streak at UFC on ESPN 8. The 22-year-old Yadong (16-4-1 MMA, 5-0-1 UFC) remained unbeaten through his octagon tenure by beating his most difficult to challenge to date with a unanimous decision victory over Vera (17-6-1 MMA, 9-5 UFC) after a gritty affair. Yadong picked up 29-28 scorecards across the board, landing many powerful strikes over the 15 minutes and overcoming a late push from Vera
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UFC on ESPN 8 results: Song Yadong snaps Marlon Vera’s streak in close decision – MMA Junkie