Does UFC Legend Urijah Faber Coach Tune Yadong? Gymnasium, Teammates, and Extra

Nicknamed ‘The Kung Fu Child’, it appears Tune Yadong was at all times destined to be a martial artist. Raised by a single mom in Heilongjiang, China he skilled in Sanda (Chinese language boxing) from age 9 and by no means seemed again since. Having fought because the age of 16, the #8-ranked bantamweight star now lives together with his spouse and son in sunny California.

An ardent admirer of Bruce Lee very similar to his Chinese language contemporaries within the UFC, Yadong labored as a road vendor—notably in the course of the Beijing Olympics, when ‘The Kung Fu Child’ offered souvenirs, whereas his UFC Seattle opponent Henry Cejudo was profitable his Olympic gold medal. Now he’s going to face the very man who discovered glory in his house nation. However who’s behind the Tune Yadong’s success contained in the Octagon? In different phrases, who does he prepare with?

Who coaches Tune Yadong?

Yadong is starting his eighth yr within the UFC roaster with a most important occasion showdown in opposition to none aside from 16-4-0 former two-weight champion Henry Cejudo on the Local weather Pledge Enviornment in Seattle. He’s coming off his most extended time away from the Octagon since debuting within the cage.

The final time the 27-year-old walked into the cage was at UFC 299 in Miami in opposition to Petr Yan. He misplaced the battle which ended his 2 battle profitable streak. A protracted dry spell adopted which prompted the UFC star to be fairly stressed. “For me, it’s arduous to spend the time (not combating),” Tune mentioned to UFC. “My opponent received injured, it was not the precise time. The UFC wished me to battle in Macau, however nobody wished to battle me over there. This week is what I need: I wish to battle Henry and I’m not desirous about (final yr an excessive amount of), nevertheless it was arduous.”

Nonetheless, this lengthy break resulted in quite a lot of coaching together with his coach and 35-11-0 bantamweight UFC Corridor of Famer  Urijah Faber.  ‘The California Child’ has had quite a lot of religion in Yadong and even known as him ‘the subsequent champion’ as Yadong acknowledged in 2019 on the UFC 239 pre-fight presser. In reality for the latest battle in opposition to Cejudo, Faber is assured that Yadong could be a menace to ‘Triple C’.

“I like Cejudo, too, so I wouldn’t wish to see that for Cejudo as a result of I feel Tune would whoop him,” Faber conveyed to MMA Junkie. “No one desires to battle Tune,” Faber mentioned. “It’s just like the whisper marketing campaign to keep away from Tune Yadong, and there’s a very good purpose for that. That belt will probably be again within the fitness center, hoisted excessive in China and California, so whoever is subsequent, let’s do it.” 

Not simply Urijah Faber as the pinnacle coach, however the fitness center that Yadong trains at has a roster of high-level MMA fighters. So the place does Tune Yadong prepare and who’re his teammates?

The place does ‘The Kung Fu Child’ prepare? Gymnasium and teammates

Tune Yadong has been with Group Alpha Male ever becoming a member of the UFC in 2017, and transferring to America. He trains below the tutelage of coaches Dave Rowan, Dustin Akbari, Fabio Prado, and Urijah Faber (proprietor). His group additionally contains unbelievable fighters like Joseph Benavidez, Raulian Paiva, Josh Emmett, and Xiaonan Yan amongst others.

Group Alpha Male has additionally been the house to champions equivalent to TJ Dillashaw and Cody Garbrandt. It’s secure to say that ‘The Kung Fu Child’ trains at among the finest gyms in all of MMA, particularly for fighters competing in decrease weight courses.

“I’m so enthusiastic about this battle in Seattle,” started the Group Alpha fighter, who has a 10-3-1 document in UFC. “There are quite a lot of Chinese language folks right here, and I’m the primary occasion; I’m so completely happy about that.” He additionally talked about that he was honoured to be combating in opposition to Henry Cejudo who a two-division UFC champ and an Olympic Champ. “He’s a legend, so if I win this battle, I’ve one other probability to problem for the High 5 after which to get the title, so I’ve to win this one,” he added. “It’s motivating for me.”

However Yadong is a widely known fighter in his personal proper, being one of many few Chinese language MMA fighters within the promotion. With 30 fights below his belt, it’s simple to neglect that he’s solely 27 years outdated. So with a attainable win over Henry Cejudo, will we see Tune Yadong compete for the title quickly? Share your ideas within the feedback under.