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UFC 299 Results: Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong Full Match & Winner
Here is the ongoing coverage for a Bantamweight bout between Petr Yan and Song Yadong which takes place on March 9, 2024, at the Kaseya Center in Miami, Florida, United States. ## The fight kicks off at 8:00 PM ET / 5:00 PM PT on ESPNEWS, ESPN Deportes, and ESPN+, joining the main channel at 8:30 PM ET / 5:30 PM PT. ## UFC 299: Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong Full Fight Recap ## ROUND 1: Song wastes no time launching a leg kick. Yan responds with his own leg kick. Song counters effectively with a sharp left hook.## Song attempts a takedown, Yan lands a right hand over the top. The action remains intense in the opening minute as they size each other up. Yan throws a low kick followed by a quick left hand. Yan switches to body jabs. Song misses a wild right hand. ## Song steps in for a double-leg takedown but changes course, landing a slightly awkward but effective left hand. Yan targets the body with consistent jabs. Song throws a combination but Yan blocks it effectively. Song lands a leg kick and follows up with another well-timed left hook as Yan attempts a calf kick.## Yan lands a solid body kick but seems overly cautious. Yan throws another couple of kicks, one to the body and one to the leg. Song reacts quickly, catches the leg kick, and takes Yan down. Yan uses a hook to get back on his feet, but Song maintains control. Yan manages to stand again, but Song continues to hold onto the waist lock. Yan executes a gramby roll attempt, but Song stays on him. Yan finally gets back to his feet but absorbs a few decent right hands from Song in the process.## With 30 seconds remaining, Yan desperately tries to regain control but misses his strikes. Song swings back with heavy punches. Yan attempts a single leg takedown transitioning to a trip at the round's end, but Song displays good balance and stays upright. ## ROUND 2: Yan establishes control in the center of the ring, motivated by his corner's criticism. Song lands a strong left hand immediately but follows with a failed takedown attempt that leads to an exchange of punches. Yan seems a step behind, reacting defensively to Song's proactive offense. Song corners Yan and lands a clean right hand before disengaging.## Yan responds with a well-timed uppercut at the end of a 1-2 combination. Song counters with a left hand, but Yan lands another uppercut as Song dips low. The uppercut becomes a target for Song, who lands a powerful overhand right. The fight becomes more of a brawl, with Yan effectively targeting the body and trading blows with Song. Song clinches, but Yan maneuvers to the fence with Song maintaining a waist lock. Yan throws elbows back to break the clinch, targeting Song's arm.## Another sharp uppercut and a left hand land for Yan, who's finding his range and reacting less to feints. The fight is paused momentarily due to a tape issue with Yan's gloves. After a brief repair, the action resumes.## Yan lands a solid right to the body, followed by another. As Song dips for a takedown, Yan cleverly trips him down. Song quickly gets back up, but Yan is finding momentum. Song attempts a single leg takedown, but Yan spins out and delivers a powerful kick to Song's body. Song's pace is visibly slowing, and Yan lands a sharp jab. Song maintains pressure, but Yan effectively mixes up his attacks and reads Song's offense better.## Yan unleashes a good combination, and Song's punches appear labored and overextended. Yan stays in close quarters, tagging Song with two powerful uppercuts and a body shot. Song fires back with a big overhand right, but Yan displays excellent head movement. As Song steps in, Yan beautifully changes levels for a spectacular takedown. He takes dominant guard position and lands elbows. Song is cut and appears less mobile, while Yan surges forward, firmly back in the fight. ## ROUND 3: Song maintains pressure with jabs, but Yan spins him and delivers a body kick. Song, despite slowing down, barely blocks a wheel kick from Yan. Song invites Yan to attack. Song presses forward and lands a solid left hand. He attempts a single leg takedown, but Yan maintains balance, escapes, and lands a left of his own.## Yan throws another uppercut followed by a single-leg trip attempt, which Song blocks. The round's pace is remarkable. Song relentlessly marches forward. Yan rolls with the punches and lands a good left hand inside. He secures a single leg takedown but Yan escapes. Another uppercut from Yan, who's recovering his breath. Song lands a right as Yan throws a leg kick. Despite fatigue and visible cuts over both eyes, Song continues to press forward.## Yan's jab and right hand find their mark repeatedly. Song tries to turn the fight into a brawl, but Yan controls the distance with his superior range. Song charges into a clinch, but Yan shrugs him off and lands a sharp elbow. He then drops for a single leg takedown, transitioning to a sacrifice roll, and ends up in dominant top position!## GREAT fight between two of 135lbs' finest! ðŸ‘Scorecards incoming after three hard-fought rounds between Petr Yan & Song Yadong! #UFC299 pic.twitter.com/4DCvaJMOhn— UFC Europe (@UFCEurope) March 10, 2024 ## Yan smothers a fading Song from the top half guard, raining down elbows. Song manages to return to guard, but Yan maintains control. With 30 seconds left in the round and victory within reach, Yan transitions to side control and lands a clean elbow. Song scrambles to his knees, but time is running out. Yan secures a D'Arce choke just before the buzzer to seal the win. ## UFC 299: Petr Yan vs. Song Yadong Match Winner ## WINNER: Petr Yan via Decision (unanimous) (29–28, 29–28, 29–28) ## Stay Tuned To Sacnilk...
