On Saturday, March 12 at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, USA Marlon «Magic» Moraes will meet Yadong «Kung Fu Monkey» Song in a 3-round bantamweight bout.
Note
Arena, date and time can change.
 Marlon Moraes Magic |
 Yadong Song Kung Fu Monkey |
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| Country |
 BrazilNova Friburgo, Brazil |
 ChinaHarbin, Heilongjiang Province,China |
| Age | 33 years | 24 years |
| Pro | 14 years | 8 years |
| Height | 5′ 6″ (168 cm) | 5′ 8″ (173 cm) |
| Reach | 67″ (171 cm) | 67″ (171 cm) |
| Division | bantamweight (135 lbs / 61,2 kg) |
bantamweight (135 lbs / 61,2 kg) |
| Stance |
 orthodox |
orthodox |
| Titles | - | - |
| Record | 23 - 9 - 1 (10 KOs) |
18 - 5 - 1 (7 KOs) |
| KOs | 43% | 38% |
| Inactive | 168 days | 119 days |
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The fight night will begin on Saturday, March 12 at 6 p.m. ET / 3 p.m. PT.
The fight will be held at the UFC APEX in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA.
On which TV channel or streaming service can I watch the live broadcast of the fight Marlon Moraes versus Yadong Song?
Who fights on Saturday, March 12?
Fight card subject to change.
| Division | Fighter #1 | Fighter #2 | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| light heavyweight (205 lbs) | Thiago Santos | Magomed Ankalaev | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Marlon Moraes | Yadong Song | |
| featherweight (145 lbs) | Alex Caceres | Sodiq Yusuff | |
| light heavyweight (205 lbs) | Khalil Rountree | Karl Roberson | |
| lightweight (155 lbs) | Drew Dober | Terrance McKinney | |
| middleweight (185 lbs) | Bruno Silva | Alex Pereira | |
| welterweight (170 lbs) | Matt Semelsberger | AJ Fletcher | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | JJ Aldrich | Gillian Robertson | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Trevin Jones | Javid Basharat | |
| featherweight (145 lbs) | Damon Jackson | Kamuela Kirk | |
| flyweight (125 lbs) | Sabina Mazo | Miranda Maverick | |
| middleweight (185 lbs) | Cody Brundage | Dalcha Lungiambula | |
| bantamweight (135 lbs) | Guido Cannetti | Kris Moutinho | |
| light heavyweight (205 lbs) | Tafon Nchukwi | Azamat Murzakanov |
Marlon «Magic» Moraes
Marlon Moraes is a Brazilian MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Moraes has been performing for 14 years.
The last fight of Marlon Moraes took place on September 25, 2021 against 
Merab Dvalishvili.
Moraes lost by technical knockout (TKO).
Marlon Moraes vs. Merab Dvalishvili
Total fights: 33
Wins: 23
Wins by KO: 10
Wins by subm: 6
Wins by dec: 7
Losses: 9
Losses by KO: 6
Losses by subm: 2
Losses by dec: 1
Draws: 1How many fights did Marlon Moraes have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-08 | Gabriel Braga | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2023-04-01 | Brendan Loughnane | Loss TKO (Leg Kicks) |
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| 2022-11-25 | Sheymon Moraes | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2022-03-12 | Yadong Song | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2021-09-25 | Merab Dvalishvili | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2020-12-19 | Rob Font | Loss TKO (Elbow and Punches) |
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| 2020-10-10 | Cory Sandhagen | Loss TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) |
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| 2019-12-14 | Jose Aldo | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2019-06-08 | Henry Cejudo | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2019-02-02 | Raphael Assuncao | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2018-06-01 | Jimmie Rivera | Win KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2017-12-09 | Aljamain Sterling | Win KO (Knee) |
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| 2017-11-11 | John Dodson | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2017-06-03 | Raphael Assuncao | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2016-12-31 | Josenaldo Silva | Win TKO (Knee Injury) |
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| 2016-07-30 | Josh Hill | Win KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2016-02-20 | Joseph Barajas | Win TKO (Leg Kicks) |
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| 2015-08-01 | Sheymon Moraes | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2015-02-12 | Josh Hill | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2014-09-13 | Cody Bollinger | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2014-03-29 | Josh Rettinghouse | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-10-26 | Carson Beebe | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2013-08-10 | Brandon Hempleman | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-03-23 | Tyson Nam | Win KO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2012-11-03 | Miguel Torres | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2012-04-13 | Jarrod Card | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2011-12-02 | Chris Manuel | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2011-11-18 | Deividas Taurosevicius | Loss Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2011-04-22 | Ralph Acosta | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2011-04-08 | Ryan Bixler | Win Submission (Keylock) |
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| 2010-10-02 | Nicolas Joannes | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2010-04-17 | Sandro Gemaque de Souza | Draw Draw |
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| 2009-01-17 | Andre Rouberte | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-06-28 | Zeilton Rodrigues | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-04-19 | Alexandre Pinheiro | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-03-15 | Jose Lucas Fabiano de Melo | Win TKO |
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| 2007-04-14 | Bruno Santana | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
Who all beat Marlon Moraes?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-08 | Gabriel Braga | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2023-04-01 | Brendan Loughnane | Loss TKO (Leg Kicks) |
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| 2022-11-25 | Sheymon Moraes | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2022-03-12 | Yadong Song | Loss KO (Punches) |
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| 2021-09-25 | Merab Dvalishvili | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2020-12-19 | Rob Font | Loss TKO (Elbow and Punches) |
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| 2020-10-10 | Cory Sandhagen | Loss TKO (Spinning Wheel Kick and Punches) |
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| 2019-06-08 | Henry Cejudo | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2017-06-03 | Raphael Assuncao | Loss Decision (Split) |
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| 2011-11-18 | Deividas Taurosevicius | Loss Submission (Arm-Triangle Choke) |
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| 2011-04-22 | Ralph Acosta | Loss Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2008-06-28 | Zeilton Rodrigues | Loss TKO (Punches) |
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| 2008-04-19 | Alexandre Pinheiro | Loss TKO (Punches) |
Yadong «Kung Fu Monkey» Song
Yadong Song is a Chinese MMA artist.
As a professional athlete, Song has been performing for 8 years.
The last fight of Yadong Song took place on November 13, 2021 against Julio Arce.
Song won by technical knockout (TKO).
Total fights: 25Wins: 18Wins by KO: 7Wins by subm: 3Wins by dec: 8Losses: 5Losses by KO: 1Losses by subm: 0Losses by dec: 4Draws: 1
No contests: 1How many fights did Yadong Song have?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-09 | Petr Yan | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2023-12-09 | Chris Gutierrez | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2023-04-29 | Ricky Simon | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2022-09-17 | Cory Sandhagen | Loss TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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| 2022-03-12 | Marlon Moraes | Win KO (Punches) |
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| 2021-11-13 | Julio Arce | Win TKO (Head Kick and Punches) |
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| 2021-08-07 | Casey Kenney | Win Decision (Split) |
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| 2021-03-06 | Kyler Phillips | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2020-05-16 | Marlon Vera | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2019-12-07 | Cody Stamann | Draw Draw (Majority) |
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| 2019-07-06 | Alejandro Perez | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2018-11-24 | Vince Morales | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2018-06-23 | Felipe Arantes | Win KO (Elbow) |
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| 2017-11-25 | Bharat Khandare | Win Submission (Guillotine Choke) |
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| 2017-10-28 | Makoto Yoshida | Win TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) |
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| 2017-04-06 | Edgars Skrivers | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2017-01-07 | Renat Ondar | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2016-11-26 | Shamil Nasrudinov | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2016-10-24 | Renat Ondar | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2016-07-23 | Vachagan Nikogosyan | Win TKO (Punches) |
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| 2016-05-14 | Alexey Polpudnikov | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2016-03-13 | Artak Nazaryan | Win KO (Punch to the Body) |
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| 2016-01-13 | Alexander Zaitsev | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2015-07-25 | Giovanni Moljo | Loss Disqualification (Groin Kicks) |
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| 2015-04-18 | Rae Yoon Ok | Win KO (Punch) |
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| 2014-12-19 | Xian Ji | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2014-06-07 | Yafei Zhao | Win Decision (Majority) |
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| 2014-03-29 | Baasankhuu Damnlanpurev | Win Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) |
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| 2013-11-30 | Heili Alateng | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-08-24 | Baheibieke WuLalibieke | Win Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2013-05-18 | Wuheng Zhao | No contest No Contest (Accidental Groin Kick) |
Who all beat Yadong Song?
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| Date | Opponent | Result | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-03-09 | Petr Yan | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2022-09-17 | Cory Sandhagen | Loss TKO (Doctor Stoppage) |
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| 2021-03-06 | Kyler Phillips | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2017-01-07 | Renat Ondar | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2016-10-24 | Renat Ondar | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
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| 2016-05-14 | Alexey Polpudnikov | Loss KO (Punch) |
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| 2015-07-25 | Giovanni Moljo | Loss Disqualification (Groin Kicks) |
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| 2014-12-19 | Xian Ji | Loss Decision (Unanimous) |
Moraes and Song are worthy opponents.
It is difficult to predict which of the fighters will win.Nevertheless, I think that Marlon Moraes will win by unanimous decision.
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