With his latest victory, Song Yadong has climbed to outright second place on the all-time finishes list in the UFC bantamweight division. Sean O'Malley, Rob Font, and Uriah Faber are tied for third with seven finishes apiece.
Song Yadong has moved into sole possession of second place on the all-time finishes list in the UFC bantamweight division, a milestone he reached with his most recent victory on August 30, 2026.
The 28-year-old, nicknamed "Kung Fu Kid," carries a professional record of 24-9-1 and currently sits sixth in the UFC bantamweight rankings. Standing five-foot-eight with a 67-inch reach, Song fights out of an orthodox stance and has built his reputation as one of the division's most reliable closers. He averages 4.34 significant strikes per minute and adds a takedown dimension to his game, posting 0.82 takedowns per 15 minutes — a blend that has allowed him to finish opponents in a variety of ways throughout his Octagon career.
Tied for third on that same all-time list are Sean O'Malley, Rob Font, and Uriah Faber, each credited with seven finishes in the division. O'Malley, ranked second at bantamweight at 31 years old and holding a 20-3-0 record, is one of the sport's most prolific strikers at 135 pounds, connecting on 60 percent of his significant strikes and averaging 6.05 per minute. Font, now 39 and fighting out of New England Cartel with a 22-10-0 record, has long been known for his output, averaging 5.36 significant strikes per minute across his UFC tenure.
Why it matters
- Song's climb up the all-time finishes chart cements his place among the most dangerous fighters in bantamweight history
- With O'Malley, Font, and Faber clustered at seven finishes, the gap between second and third place is now at least two
- As a ranked contender at just 28, Song has time on his side to push further up the historical record
Saturday, August 29, 2026
