Song Yadong vs Vince Morales — Fight recap

Song Yadong defeated Vince Morales by unanimous decision over three rounds on November 24, 2018, with referee Marc Goddard officiating. Yadong's grappling proved decisive, landing both of his takedown attempts at 100% efficiency while controlling the mat for 2:42 total.

The Chinese bantamweight out-struck Morales 79 to 74 in significant strikes, maintaining a superior 45% accuracy rate compared to his opponent's 36%, while dominating the head strike battle with 55 landed shots. Morales managed minimal offense, recording zero takedowns and just 0:05 of control time as he primarily worked from his back.

Yadong's well-rounded approach—combining effective wrestling with crisp striking combinations—showcased the technical progression that would define his rise through the bantamweight ranks. The victory solidified Yadong's status as a prospect worth monitoring in the division.