Song Yadong Stuffs Fan Takedowns Without Using Hands

UFC bantamweight contender Song Yadong stuffed every takedown attempt from a wrestling fan without using his hands in footage that surfaced this week.

The challenge came less than two weeks after Song knocked out former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC Shanghai main event, per MMA Mania. The finish launched Song into immediate title contention at 135 pounds.

Song's 2026 Run Sets Up Title Shot

Video showed Song accepting the wrestling match with one condition: he kept his hands behind his back the entire time. The Canadian exchange student shot repeatedly but could not take the Chinese fighter down.

Song has compiled a 2-1 record in 2026 with back-to-back finishes. He dropped a competitive decision to Sean O'Malley at UFC 324 in January before returning to China to submit former two-time flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo. The Nurmagomedov knockout was his second straight finish over a ranked opponent.

The bantamweight title picture clears up when champion Petr Yan meets Merab Dvalishvili in their trilogy at UFC 333 in October. A Dvalishvili win could give Song a fresh matchup, though Yan beat Song by unanimous decision at UFC 299 in March 2024. Another victory may be required if Yan retains.

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• MMA Mania — Video: Watch cocky wrestling fan challenge red-hot UFC title contender, get humiliated despite no-hands restriction