Yadong Song has not yet progressed beyond the flirtation stage with the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s bantamweight elite, though his relationship status could change at any moment.
The Team Alpha Male rep will attempt to improve upon his 9-2-1 record inside the Octagon when he toes the line against Chris Gutierrez in the main event on Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Oddsmakers have installed Song as a significant betting favorite ahead of his third consecutive headlining assignment. Can he ignore the noise and live up to those expectations?