Song Yadong kicking himself over point deduction in UFC on ESPN 7 draw with Cody Stamann

WASHINGTON – Song Yadong and Cody Stamann fought to a majority draw Saturday on the main card at UFC on ESPN 7 in Washington, D.C.

Take a look inside the fight with Yadong, who was handed the first draw of his pro career.

Result: Cody Stamann vs. Song Yadong declared majority draw (29-27, 28-28, 28-28)
Updated records: Stamann (18-2-1 MMA, 4-1-1 UFC), Yadong (15-4-1 MMA, 4-0-1 UFC)
Key stat: Stamann landed five takedowns and outstruck Yadong 117-49 overall.

Yadong on the fight’s key moment

“I was not surprised with the draw. I’m really disappointed in myself for losing the point in the first. It distracted me for the rest of the fight and I lost my flow and rhythm and the fight was difficult to get back under control.”

Yadong on training at Team Alpha Male

“I’m where I am today because of Team Alpha Male. They helped me prepare so well for this fight. I owe it all to my coaches.”

Yadong on what he wants next

“I just want to go back to the gym, figure out where I went wrong in this fight, and go back to improving. I won’t make a mistake like this again.”

To hear more from Yadong, check out the video of the full post-fight interview above.