Round 1 – The fight starts slowly with very little action. Both fighters attempt leg kicks, but not much else happens. Song misses a spinning backfist, and Gutirez lands a leg kick and feints. More leg kicks from Song, and Gutierrez responds with a nice body kick. Not much action overall in this round. 10-9 Song.
Round 2 – Gutierrez switches stances and lands a kick to Song’s face, ignored by Song. Both fighters make mistakes with their aggressive moves. Gutierrez pokes Song in the eye, causing a brief pause in the action. Song then secures a takedown and lands some ground and pound. 20-18 Song.
Round 3 – Early exchanges between the fighters, with both landing punches and kicks. Song catches a body kick and takes Gutierrez to the canvas. The round ends with Song on top. 30-27 Song.
Round 4 – Gutierrez attempts a takedown, but Song rocks him with punches and ends up on top in guard. Not much action in this round. 40-36 Song.
Round 5 – Song dominates the round with ground and pound, with Gutierrez attempting an ineffective submission. Song wins the match with a clear 50-45 victory.
result: Song Yadong def. Chris Gutierrez unanimous decision (50-45, 50-44, 50-45)
summary:
record: Yadon (MMA 21-7-1, UFC 10-2-1), Gutierrez (MMA 20-5-2, UFC 8-3-1)
Split: Bantamweight
broadcast:ESPN+
referee:Herb Dean
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