Yadong Song went to Georgia to prepare for Umar Nurmagomedov’s wrestling
Yadong Song has left no stone unturned in preparation for his upcoming bout against Umar Nurmagomedov.
Yadong Song is diligently preparing for his upcoming UFC bantamweight bout against Umar Nurmagomedov. The Chinese fighter is confident he can handle Nurmagomedov's grappling skills, having trained with Olympic and world champions in Georgia. Prior to starting his training camp, Song journeyed to Georgia to learn from Olympic and world champions who are familiar with the wrestling techniques employed by Nurmagomedov's team.
Song acknowledges Nurmagomedov's formidable reputation, stating that even his opponents recognize his prowess as a grappler. However, Song maintains that he is prepared to adapt his strategy, emphasizing his striking abilities if the fight goes to the ground. He is optimistic that this victory will grant him a coveted title shot.
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