An thrilling bantamweight bout between two of the division’s high fighters in Rob Font vs. Tune Yadong has been added to the upcoming UFC 292 card.
The UFC formally confirmed the Font vs. Yadong bout this week, after MMA journalist Marcel Dorff of Eurosport NL first reported the matchup.
HOT OFF THE PRESS🔥🔥🔥@RobSFont will face @SongYadongLFG at #UFC292!
Get your tickets right here 🔗 https://t.co/mpJ6ZUQ4hA pic.twitter.com/BMhadSRugW
— UFC (@ufc) June 22, 2023
Font (20-6) is the No. 7 ranked bantamweight within the UFC. Now 35 years of age, Font is coming off of among the best performances of his MMA profession thus far when he knocked out high prospect Adrian Yanez at UFC 287. Previous to that, he had misplaced two straight fights to Jose Aldo and Marlon Vera, however in whole, he enters this bout having received 5 of his final seven fights. Total, he is likely one of the division’s finest fighters.
Yadong (20-7-1) is the No. 8 ranked bantamweight within the UFC. Simply 25 years previous, Yadong is coming off of one of many greatest wins of his profession when he completed Ricky Simon within the fifth spherical of their battle earlier this yr. He enters this matchup having received 4 of his final 5 fights general, together with his solely current loss coming in opposition to one of many 135lbs division’s high contenders within the type of Cory Sandhagen.
Total, Font vs. Yadong has all of the makings of an exceptional battle. Each males favor to face and commerce, so this needs to be a really thrilling battle for followers to observe. Font is the older fighter and he has extra UFC expertise, however Yadong has a ton of UFC expertise himself and he’s nonetheless getting higher contemplating his younger age. That makes this a tough battle to name. Whereas Font could also be barely favored right here, he received’t be in for a simple evening as Yadong has proven he’s nonetheless coming for that belt.
Who do you suppose wins this bantamweight bout, Rob Font or Tune Yadong?
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