No way @SongYaDongMMA won that fight . Meet me next in the octagon ! Let’s go !👊👊
— Merab “The Machine” Dvalishvili (@MerabDvalishvil) May 17, 2020
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.
