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Believe it or not, though, Yadong's fight against Vera is not the first time that judges have ruled in manners that simply aren't supported by the numbers. In December 2019, Yadong fought against competitor Cody Stamann. Despite Stamann landing five out of twelve takedowns, judges ultimately cited his match against Yadong as a draw.

Following the fight, Stamann expressed concerns which now mirror those of Chito Vera's. This means that both Stamann and Vera maintain that fights against Yadong resulted in them being "robbed" of rightful victories. In light of all this, the UFC is also under scrutiny as viewers question their judging standards.

A Possible Hidden Mastermind?

As UFC fans scratch their heads and wonder what happens, some theories are already surfacing. One of the leading speculations is that the Chinese government ultimately has UFC in their pocket. Song Yadong's pattern of "beating" opponents even with fewer strikes and takedowns would certainly support this theory.

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When considering China as the potential hidden mastermind behind all this, it's important to note Yadong's prominence within the Chinese Communist Party. All things considered, it is not a stretch to believe that China might be secretly pulling strings behind the scenes.

If the UFC is, in fact, in the pocket of China, then this presents very real issues going forward. Competitors deserve judges that will make fair, accurate, and unbiased rulings. Thus far, multiple fights involving Song Yadong have proven that UFC still has a way to go before their judging standards are up-to-par.