Yadong Song’s got his eyes on the prize. He’s eagerly waiting to see if Marlon Vera calls him out after UFC 299 this Saturday. Why, you ask? Well, it’s all going down when Vera faces Sean O’Malley in the main event.
O’Malley, with a record of 17-1, is defending his bantamweight title against Vera, who’s sitting at 23-8. This fight isn’t just any fight; it’s O’Malley’s shot at redemption from a 2020 technical knockout loss to Vera. And guess what? Vera’s victory over O’Malley was a sweet comeback after his unanimous decision loss to Song. A match Vera’s convinced he should’ve won.
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Anyway, Song’s betting on O’Malley to keep his title but, deep down, he’s rooting for a “Chito” victory. Why? Because Vera’s been vocal about their previous match, insisting he was the rightful winner. Song’s over it. He’s like, “Call me out, so I can prove I’m the real deal once more.”
Song’s not just talking the talk. He’s ready to walk the walk and face Vera again, tired of the constant complaints. He’s all, “Let’s settle this with a rematch.”
But wait, there’s more. Song’s stepping into the octagon with Petr Yan on the UFC 299 main card. Despite acknowledging Merab Dvalishvili’s deserving shot at the title, Song’s not ruling himself out. A knockout against Yan could catapult him to the front of the line.
Yan, despite his recent losses, including a controversial one to O’Malley, remains a formidable opponent in Song’s eyes. The former champ’s skills are top-notch, and Song believes Yan’s extended break from the ring has only made him more dangerous.
So, yeah. Song’s ready for whatever comes his way this weekend. Whether it’s a callout from Vera or a knockout against Yan, he’s game.