Song Yadong and Kai Kara-France have each earned Performance of the Night bonuses at UFC Macau. Both fighters delivered show-stopping finishes on the card.
UFC Macau delivered two standout finishes on Friday night, with bantamweight contender Song Yadong and flyweight veteran Kai Kara-France each taking home Performance of the Night bonuses for their efforts on the card.
Song Yadong, known as "Kung Fu Kid," continues to establish himself as one of the more dangerous fighters in the bantamweight division. The 28-year-old holds a record of 22-9-1 and sits ranked sixth at 135 pounds. He lands 4.42 significant strikes per minute at a 43 percent accuracy rate, numbers that reflect a striker who combines volume with precision. His finish in Macau added another highlight to what has been a steady climb up the divisional ladder.
Kara-France, the New Zealand product out of City Kickboxing, brought his trademark aggression to the flyweight division once again. Nicknamed "Don't Blink," the 33-year-old carries a 25-12-0 record and is currently ranked 14th at 125 pounds. He averages 4.46 significant strikes per minute and has long been one of the more entertaining strikers in a deep flyweight roster. His performance in Macau served as a reminder of the finishing ability that earned him his reputation.
Why it matters
- Song Yadong's bonus-worthy finish strengthens his case for a higher-profile matchup in the top five of bantamweight
- Kara-France's stoppage win is a timely statement for a fighter looking to climb back toward flyweight title contention from the 14th spot
- Both fighters are high-volume orthodox strikers, and their performances on the same card gave the Macau event two of its most memorable moments
