6 hours ago
MMA fans got an early morning treat. UFC Shanghai is in the books and delivered some incredible highlights. The fight card finished with 10 finishes and just three decisions, an all-action slate of matchups.
Even though the fight card delivered as a whole, the takeaway is Song Yadong, who scored a massive upset win against former **** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. After narrowly losing the first round, Yadong landed a perfectly timed uppercut as Nurmagomedov shot in for a takedown attempt.
MORE: UFC power rankings following Fight Night 285 in Sacramento
This result is one of the bigger upsets of the year, and theres been a ton of them already in 2026. The win now moves Yadong towards the top of the bantamweight division. It could even land him a **** le shot, but that's not guaranteed, not yet, at least.
Jan 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Sean O'Malley fights Song Yadong during UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#fight #nurmagomedov
Even though the fight card delivered as a whole, the takeaway is Song Yadong, who scored a massive upset win against former **** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. After narrowly losing the first round, Yadong landed a perfectly timed uppercut as Nurmagomedov shot in for a takedown attempt.
MORE: UFC power rankings following Fight Night 285 in Sacramento
This result is one of the bigger upsets of the year, and theres been a ton of them already in 2026. The win now moves Yadong towards the top of the bantamweight division. It could even land him a **** le shot, but that's not guaranteed, not yet, at least.
Jan 24, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Sean O'Malley fights Song Yadong during UFC 324 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-Imagn Images Credit: IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect (Reuters)
#fight #nurmagomedov
13 hours ago
The Ultimate Fighting Championship touched down again at the SPDBank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, for an excitingevent.
In the UFC Shanghai headliner, UmarNurmagomedov and Yadong Songlocked horns in an exciting 135-pound tilt with **** le implications.In the co-main event, UFC strawweight veteran Xiaonan Yancollided with up-and-comer DeniseGomes. The event saw 10 fights end inside the distance, withmost by knockout.
Here's a list of possible matchups for the main card winners.
The UFC Shanghai main event ended with a huge upset as Song(24-9-1, 1 NC; 13-4-1 UFC) starched former 135-pound **** lechallenger Nurmagomedov (20-2, 8-2 UFC). Song clipped his foe witha well-timed punch right on the ear, immediately dropping him.The two follow-up punches turned Nurmagomedov's lights out, and theofficial end came at the 1:48 mark of Round 2. With the currentdivisional **** leholder Petr Yan andNo. 1 challenger MerabDvalishvili already set to lock horns in October, the logicalmatchup for Song seems to be a rematch with Sean O'Malley. "Suga"impressed in his outing at UFC White House, and the "Kung Fu Kid"looks mature enough to overcome his rival, and possibly not leaveit in the judges' hands this time. In their first encounter,O'Malley took home a unanimous decision victory.
In the co-feature, Gomes (13-3, 7-2 UFC) crushed Yan (19-6, 1 NC;9-5 UFC) in an intriguing clash in the women's strawweightdivision. Gomes landed a vicious elbow to her opponent's face before following up withmore punches, forcing the halt at 4:49 of Round 1. A surgingcontender in the women's strawweight division, the Brazilian is nowriding a five-bout winning streak and is 7-1 in her most recentassignments. A few interesting names are climbing the rankings at115 pounds, so it might be time to see who's the next big thing ina clash with AlexiaThainara. "Burguesinha" is currently riding an impressive13-bout winning streak. The winner of this clash might be next fora dance with the current divisional queen, MackenzieDern.
It took a little more than a round for Kai Asakura(23-6, 2-2 UFC) to stop onetime Wu Lin Feng **** leholder Qileng Aori(26-14, 1 NC; 4-6, 1 NC UFC) with a praiseworthy sequence started by a head kick followed by punches and punctuated by someknees to the body. The official end came 34 seconds into Round2. Asakura has scored back-to-back wins now, and it's time for theformer Rizin Fighting Federation 135-pound **** leholder to step upin competition. ViniciusOliveira is currently looking for a fight, coming off a winover Andre Fili inJune. Neither Asakura nor Oliveira backs down when it comes totrading blows, and the outcome could be a treat fortechnical-striking fans.
In a 125-pound attraction, Su Mudaerji(20-7, 1 NC; 7-4, 1 NC UFC) finally managed to overcome Alex Perez(26-11, 1 NC; 8-7, 1 NC UFC). The first time the pair met in theOctagon, it ended in no contest following an accidental groin shot.This time, Mudaerji relied on sharper strikes and so
In the UFC Shanghai headliner, UmarNurmagomedov and Yadong Songlocked horns in an exciting 135-pound tilt with **** le implications.In the co-main event, UFC strawweight veteran Xiaonan Yancollided with up-and-comer DeniseGomes. The event saw 10 fights end inside the distance, withmost by knockout.
Here's a list of possible matchups for the main card winners.
The UFC Shanghai main event ended with a huge upset as Song(24-9-1, 1 NC; 13-4-1 UFC) starched former 135-pound **** lechallenger Nurmagomedov (20-2, 8-2 UFC). Song clipped his foe witha well-timed punch right on the ear, immediately dropping him.The two follow-up punches turned Nurmagomedov's lights out, and theofficial end came at the 1:48 mark of Round 2. With the currentdivisional **** leholder Petr Yan andNo. 1 challenger MerabDvalishvili already set to lock horns in October, the logicalmatchup for Song seems to be a rematch with Sean O'Malley. "Suga"impressed in his outing at UFC White House, and the "Kung Fu Kid"looks mature enough to overcome his rival, and possibly not leaveit in the judges' hands this time. In their first encounter,O'Malley took home a unanimous decision victory.
In the co-feature, Gomes (13-3, 7-2 UFC) crushed Yan (19-6, 1 NC;9-5 UFC) in an intriguing clash in the women's strawweightdivision. Gomes landed a vicious elbow to her opponent's face before following up withmore punches, forcing the halt at 4:49 of Round 1. A surgingcontender in the women's strawweight division, the Brazilian is nowriding a five-bout winning streak and is 7-1 in her most recentassignments. A few interesting names are climbing the rankings at115 pounds, so it might be time to see who's the next big thing ina clash with AlexiaThainara. "Burguesinha" is currently riding an impressive13-bout winning streak. The winner of this clash might be next fora dance with the current divisional queen, MackenzieDern.
It took a little more than a round for Kai Asakura(23-6, 2-2 UFC) to stop onetime Wu Lin Feng **** leholder Qileng Aori(26-14, 1 NC; 4-6, 1 NC UFC) with a praiseworthy sequence started by a head kick followed by punches and punctuated by someknees to the body. The official end came 34 seconds into Round2. Asakura has scored back-to-back wins now, and it's time for theformer Rizin Fighting Federation 135-pound **** leholder to step upin competition. ViniciusOliveira is currently looking for a fight, coming off a winover Andre Fili inJune. Neither Asakura nor Oliveira backs down when it comes totrading blows, and the outcome could be a treat fortechnical-striking fans.
In a 125-pound attraction, Su Mudaerji(20-7, 1 NC; 7-4, 1 NC UFC) finally managed to overcome Alex Perez(26-11, 1 NC; 8-7, 1 NC UFC). The first time the pair met in theOctagon, it ended in no contest following an accidental groin shot.This time, Mudaerji relied on sharper strikes and so
13 hours ago
Umar Nurmagomedov's return to the octagon at UFC Fight Night 286 didn't end in a pretty scene.
Umar (20-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) was left unconscious after eating a monster uppercut from fellow UFC bantamweight ***** le contender Song Yadong (24-9-1 MMA, 13-4-1 UFC) in the main event of Saturday's card in Shanghai.
Song's win was a big upset that few predicted. It left many watching in shock, but perhaps those impacted most were Umar's corner team, which was composed of PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, as well as Iakub Shikhdzhamalov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov. All four were left visibly distraught by the result.
Usman, the younger brother of Usman, jumped into the cage and immediately rushed toward his fallen sibling. In the process, Usman collided with Song, who was running around the octagon celebrating the upset in front of an electric crowd. It then appeared that Usman held back from throwing an elbow at Song.
THe situation quickly deescalated, with Khabib offering to help wipe blood from Song's cut eyebrow as the teams interacted in a respectful manner.
#song #khabib #night
Umar (20-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) was left unconscious after eating a monster uppercut from fellow UFC bantamweight ***** le contender Song Yadong (24-9-1 MMA, 13-4-1 UFC) in the main event of Saturday's card in Shanghai.
Song's win was a big upset that few predicted. It left many watching in shock, but perhaps those impacted most were Umar's corner team, which was composed of PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, as well as Iakub Shikhdzhamalov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov. All four were left visibly distraught by the result.
Usman, the younger brother of Usman, jumped into the cage and immediately rushed toward his fallen sibling. In the process, Usman collided with Song, who was running around the octagon celebrating the upset in front of an electric crowd. It then appeared that Usman held back from throwing an elbow at Song.
THe situation quickly deescalated, with Khabib offering to help wipe blood from Song's cut eyebrow as the teams interacted in a respectful manner.
#song #khabib #night
15 hours ago
Song Yadong delivered as a massive underdog at home in the UFC Fight Night 286 main event.
Song (24-9-1 MMA, 13-4-1 UFC) took out former ****** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov (20-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) with a big knockout at the 1:48 mark of Round 2. The bantamweight bout was the headliner at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China.
Nurmagomedov struck first with a low kick. Song fired back with one of his own, then landed a body kick. Song threw a low kick, which Nurmagomedov caught to land a takedown. Song grabbed Nurmagomedov's neck to try and cinch in a guillotine choke, but Nurmagomedov popped his head out. Nurmagomedov controlled Song on the ground, but Song eventually got back up with just over a minute left in the round. Song landed a right, but Nurmagomedov shoved him off.
In Round 2, Nurmagomedov threw a couple of leg kicks then went up high. Nurmagomedov shot for a takedown, but Song shucked him off. As Nurmagomedov dipped, Song landed a short right uppercut on the ear, followed by several shots which knocked Nurmagomedov out cold.
In his post-fight octagon interview with Brendan Fitzgerald, Song called for a ****** le shot after pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the year. The Team Alpha Male Fighter has now won three of his past four fights, with his lone blemish being a narrow decision loss to Sean O'Malley in January.
#round #fight
Song (24-9-1 MMA, 13-4-1 UFC) took out former ****** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov (20-2 MMA, 8-2 UFC) with a big knockout at the 1:48 mark of Round 2. The bantamweight bout was the headliner at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China.
Nurmagomedov struck first with a low kick. Song fired back with one of his own, then landed a body kick. Song threw a low kick, which Nurmagomedov caught to land a takedown. Song grabbed Nurmagomedov's neck to try and cinch in a guillotine choke, but Nurmagomedov popped his head out. Nurmagomedov controlled Song on the ground, but Song eventually got back up with just over a minute left in the round. Song landed a right, but Nurmagomedov shoved him off.
In Round 2, Nurmagomedov threw a couple of leg kicks then went up high. Nurmagomedov shot for a takedown, but Song shucked him off. As Nurmagomedov dipped, Song landed a short right uppercut on the ear, followed by several shots which knocked Nurmagomedov out cold.
In his post-fight octagon interview with Brendan Fitzgerald, Song called for a ****** le shot after pulling off one of the biggest upsets of the year. The Team Alpha Male Fighter has now won three of his past four fights, with his lone blemish being a narrow decision loss to Sean O'Malley in January.
#round #fight
17 hours ago
MMA Fighting has UFC Shanghai results for the Nurmagomedov vs. Song fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, on Saturday morning.
In the main event, Umar Nurmagomedov takes on Song Yadong in a battle of bantamweight contenders. Nurmagomedov is currently No. 3 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Song holds the No. 7 spot. Both fighters are coming off of recent wins over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
Ranked strawweights Yan Xioanan and Denise Gomes compete in the co-main event with a potential ****** le fight on the line.
Check out UFC Shanghai results below.
Main Card (Paramount+, LIVE NOW)
#shanghai #nurmagomedov #Event #fight
In the main event, Umar Nurmagomedov takes on Song Yadong in a battle of bantamweight contenders. Nurmagomedov is currently No. 3 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Song holds the No. 7 spot. Both fighters are coming off of recent wins over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
Ranked strawweights Yan Xioanan and Denise Gomes compete in the co-main event with a potential ****** le fight on the line.
Check out UFC Shanghai results below.
Main Card (Paramount+, LIVE NOW)
#shanghai #nurmagomedov #Event #fight
18 hours ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS MORNING (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) with UFC Shanghai, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. The main event is Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong in the Bantamweight division.
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the **** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former **** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#Event #song #yadong
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the **** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former **** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#Event #song #yadong
20 hours ago
MMA Fighting has UFC Shanghai results for the Nurmagomedov vs. Song fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, on Saturday morning.
In the main event, Umar Nurmagomedov takes on Song Yadong in a battle of bantamweight contenders. Nurmagomedov is currently No. 3 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Song holds the No. 7 spot. Both fighters are coming off of recent wins over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
Ranked strawweights Yan Xioanan and Denise Gomes compete in the co-main event with a potential ****** le fight on the line.
Check out UFC Shanghai results below.
Main Card (Paramount+, 6 a.m. ET)
#main #nurmagomedov #fighting #fight
In the main event, Umar Nurmagomedov takes on Song Yadong in a battle of bantamweight contenders. Nurmagomedov is currently No. 3 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Song holds the No. 7 spot. Both fighters are coming off of recent wins over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
Ranked strawweights Yan Xioanan and Denise Gomes compete in the co-main event with a potential ****** le fight on the line.
Check out UFC Shanghai results below.
Main Card (Paramount+, 6 a.m. ET)
#main #nurmagomedov #fighting #fight
22 hours ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is live THIS MORNING (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) with UFC Shanghai, streaming live online via Paramount+. The event happens at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. The main event is Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong in the Bantamweight division.
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the ****** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former ****** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#nurmagomedov #gomes #Event #yadong
The UFC returns to China for the second time this year. In May they were in Macau. And this is also the second time they've been to Shanghai in as many years. Who can forget the massive upset Johnny Walker pulled off over The Mountain Tiger the last time they were here?
There's a home soil hero on this card, too. It's Song Yadong. But it will be an upset if he manages to pull off the win against the -600 Umar Nurmagomedov. Nurmagomedov will be looking for a suffocating victory to get himself back in the ****** le picture against fellow countryman Petr Yan.
The co-main event is Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes. Former ****** le challenger Yan is climbing past her mid-thirties, but she will hope she has enough left in the tank to beat the rising Brazilian talent. Gomes will have revenge on her mind in this fight. Yan once knocked out Gomes' mentor Jessica Andrade.
Rounding out the main card is Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas. A number of those fights seem engineered to produce viral moments.
#nurmagomedov #gomes #Event #yadong
22 hours ago
Shanghai Indoor Stadium hosts UFC Fight Night 286. Headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 2 ranked Umar Nurmagomedov and No. 6 ranked Song Yadong, the event marks the promotion's third visit to Shanghai.
In the co-featured fight, former **** le challenger and No. 4 ranked Yan Xiaonan faces and No. 9 ranked octagon veteran Denise Gomes.
The live results for the event begin at 3 p.m. ET. Refresh the page of the latest outcomes.
Main Card begins at 6 a.m. ET on Paramount+
Preliminary Card begins at 3 a.m. ET on Paramount+
#fight #begins #stadium
In the co-featured fight, former **** le challenger and No. 4 ranked Yan Xiaonan faces and No. 9 ranked octagon veteran Denise Gomes.
The live results for the event begin at 3 p.m. ET. Refresh the page of the latest outcomes.
Main Card begins at 6 a.m. ET on Paramount+
Preliminary Card begins at 3 a.m. ET on Paramount+
#fight #begins #stadium
1 day ago
Uncrowned has UFC Shanghai live results, round-by-round updates, highlights and start time for the Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong fight card on Saturday at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. In the main event, top UFC bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong collide in a pivotal five-round showdown.
Nurmagomedov (20-1) enters his second UFC main event on the heels of back-to-back decision wins over Mario Bautista and Deiveson Figueiredo. The 30-year-old's lone career defeat came in his first UFC ******* le shot against then-champion Merab Dvalishvili in January 2025.
Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) returns to action after scoring a submission win over Figueiredo in May. The 28-year-old Chinese contender has won two of his past three fights, sandwiching victories over Figueiredo and former champion Henry Cejudo around a decision loss to Sean O'Malley.
UFC Shanghai starts at 3 a.m. ET with a seven-fight preliminary card on Paramount+. The six-fight main card kicks off at 6 a.m. ET on Paramount+.
Follow along with Uncrowned's live UFC Shanghai results, highlights and live blog below, including round-by-round play-by-play for the main card.
#umar
Nurmagomedov (20-1) enters his second UFC main event on the heels of back-to-back decision wins over Mario Bautista and Deiveson Figueiredo. The 30-year-old's lone career defeat came in his first UFC ******* le shot against then-champion Merab Dvalishvili in January 2025.
Song (23-9-1, 1 NC) returns to action after scoring a submission win over Figueiredo in May. The 28-year-old Chinese contender has won two of his past three fights, sandwiching victories over Figueiredo and former champion Henry Cejudo around a decision loss to Sean O'Malley.
UFC Shanghai starts at 3 a.m. ET with a seven-fight preliminary card on Paramount+. The six-fight main card kicks off at 6 a.m. ET on Paramount+.
Follow along with Uncrowned's live UFC Shanghai results, highlights and live blog below, including round-by-round play-by-play for the main card.
#umar
1 day ago
Umar Nurmagomedov(135.5) vs. Yadong Song (136) Denise Gomes (115) vs.Xiaonan Yan (115.5) Kai Asakura (135.5) vs.Qileng Aori (135.5) Su Mudaerji (125) vs. AlexPerez (126) Ce Liu(206) vs. Levi Rodrigues (206) Bilal Hasan (124.5) vs.Nilson Rojas (124.5) NamsraiBatbayar (126) vs. Andre Lima (127: Missed Weight) Kevin Borjas (126) vs. ReiTsuruya (125) Jack Jenkins (145) vs.Sean Woodson (145) Long Xiao (135) vs.Francesco Nuzzi (136) Lawrence Lui (135.5)vs. Hector Santiago (135) Jingnan Xiong (117: Missed Weight) vs. Julia Polastri (118.5:Missed Weight) Meng Ding (170) vs. CameronNelson (170) Sherdog's live UFC Shanghai coverage will begin Saturday at 3 a.m. ET/12 a.m.PT. The event is also known as UFC Fight Night 286.
#missed #umar #nurmagomedov #asakura
#missed #umar #nurmagomedov #asakura
1 day ago
UFC Shanghai is less than 24 hours away …
It all goes down this weekend (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026), inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China. In the main event, No. 6-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight contender Song Yadong returns to action against former ****** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov with big implications.
We have a weekly series at MMAmania.com called "Weekend Lock," where we share one bet that we predict will slap in China when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (that's you!), so please tell us your most confident UFC Shanghai betting lock in the comments section below (see full UFC Shanghai odds here).
Last week's recap: And just like that, the streak has ended … Anthony Wint won at UFC Sacramento but did not win by knockout; instead, he submitted his opponent (watch highlights).
Let's keep rolling below (spoiler — I'm chasing the knockout again):
#shanghai #indoor #stadium
It all goes down this weekend (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026), inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China. In the main event, No. 6-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight contender Song Yadong returns to action against former ****** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov with big implications.
We have a weekly series at MMAmania.com called "Weekend Lock," where we share one bet that we predict will slap in China when the chaotic dust settles. We also want to hear what our readers think (that's you!), so please tell us your most confident UFC Shanghai betting lock in the comments section below (see full UFC Shanghai odds here).
Last week's recap: And just like that, the streak has ended … Anthony Wint won at UFC Sacramento but did not win by knockout; instead, he submitted his opponent (watch highlights).
Let's keep rolling below (spoiler — I'm chasing the knockout again):
#shanghai #indoor #stadium
2 days ago
The official UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song weigh-ins took place on Thursday in China. The event takes place at Shanghai Indoor Stadium and is headlined by a bantamweight bout between No. 2 ranked Umar Nurmagomedov and No. 6 ranked Song Yadong. The event will mark the promotion's third visit to Shanghai.
Nurmagomedov hit the scales first and officially weighed 135.5 pounds. Yadong came in slightly heavier at 136.
Three fighters failed to make weight. Flyweight Andre Lima weighed in one pound above the 126-pound flyweight limit. Women's flyweights Xiong Jingnan and Julia Polastri came in heavy, Xiong missing weight by one point and Polastri missing her mark 2.5 pounds. Lima was fined 20% of her fight purse. Both fights will proceed and planned.
MAIN CARD (Paramount+, 6 a.m. ET)
Umar Nurmagomedov (135.5) vs. Song Yadong (136)
#flyweight
Nurmagomedov hit the scales first and officially weighed 135.5 pounds. Yadong came in slightly heavier at 136.
Three fighters failed to make weight. Flyweight Andre Lima weighed in one pound above the 126-pound flyweight limit. Women's flyweights Xiong Jingnan and Julia Polastri came in heavy, Xiong missing weight by one point and Polastri missing her mark 2.5 pounds. Lima was fined 20% of her fight purse. Both fights will proceed and planned.
MAIN CARD (Paramount+, 6 a.m. ET)
Umar Nurmagomedov (135.5) vs. Song Yadong (136)
#flyweight
2 days ago
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just over 24 hours away from its upcoming UFC Shanghai mixed martial arts (MMA) event, headlined by the 135-pound showdown between former bantamweight **** le challenger Umar Nurmagomedov and contender Song Yadong. The action gets underway this Sat. (Aug. 29, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, and also features a strawweight co-headliner between 115-pound **** le hopefuls Yan Xiaonan and Denise Gomes.
Before the Paramount+ live stream gets underway this weekend in Shanghai, which includes the all-action bantamweight contest pitting Kai Asakura against Aori Qileng, all 26 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy. Note: the promotion (serving as its own athletic commission) affords a one-pound allowance in non-title fights. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 9 p.m. ET, with updated text results to follow below shortly thereafter.
UFC Shanghai Main Card on Paramount+:
135 lbs.: Umar Nurmagomedov () vs. Yadong Song ()
115 lbs.: Xiaonan Yan () vs. Denise Gomes ()
135 lbs.: Aoriqileng () vs. Kai Asakura ()
125 lbs.: Alex Perez () vs. Sumudaerji ()
205 lbs.: Levi Rodrigues Jr. () vs. Ce Liu ()
125 lbs.: Bilal Hasan () vs. Nilson Rojas ()
UFC Shanghai Prelims Card on Paramount+:
#song #xiaonan
Before the Paramount+ live stream gets underway this weekend in Shanghai, which includes the all-action bantamweight contest pitting Kai Asakura against Aori Qileng, all 26 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy. Note: the promotion (serving as its own athletic commission) affords a one-pound allowance in non-title fights. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 9 p.m. ET, with updated text results to follow below shortly thereafter.
UFC Shanghai Main Card on Paramount+:
135 lbs.: Umar Nurmagomedov () vs. Yadong Song ()
115 lbs.: Xiaonan Yan () vs. Denise Gomes ()
135 lbs.: Aoriqileng () vs. Kai Asakura ()
125 lbs.: Alex Perez () vs. Sumudaerji ()
205 lbs.: Levi Rodrigues Jr. () vs. Ce Liu ()
125 lbs.: Bilal Hasan () vs. Nilson Rojas ()
UFC Shanghai Prelims Card on Paramount+:
#song #xiaonan
4 days ago
YadongSong has left no stone unturned in preparation for his upcomingbout against UmarNurmagomedov.
Song claims to be well-equipped to deal with Nurmagomedov'sgrappling prowess ahead of their Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight clash at UFC Shanghai. The Chinese 135-pounder even worked with Georgianwrestlers who are familiar with the wrestling system used byNurmagomedov's team.
While Song is a competent grappler, he's well aware of thechallenge Nurmagomedov presents and is confident should the fighthit the mat.
"Umar is a very tough guy," Song said in a recent interview. "Eveneverybody knows he's a very good grappler. So, I just prefer to usestriking... But if you want to grapple, let's grapple. Doesn'tmatter."
Song further revealed that he traveled to Georgia before beginninghis latest training camp, where he worked with Olympic and worldchampions familiar with the style used by KhabibNurmagomedov's team.
"So, before the camp start, I went to Georgia to train with theOlympic champs, world champs," Song added. "They teach me a lot andthey know what Khabib's team does. So, they teach me some tricks. Ifeel super ready for this fight."
#song #georgia #familiar #grapple
Song claims to be well-equipped to deal with Nurmagomedov'sgrappling prowess ahead of their Ultimate Fighting Championship bantamweight clash at UFC Shanghai. The Chinese 135-pounder even worked with Georgianwrestlers who are familiar with the wrestling system used byNurmagomedov's team.
While Song is a competent grappler, he's well aware of thechallenge Nurmagomedov presents and is confident should the fighthit the mat.
"Umar is a very tough guy," Song said in a recent interview. "Eveneverybody knows he's a very good grappler. So, I just prefer to usestriking... But if you want to grapple, let's grapple. Doesn'tmatter."
Song further revealed that he traveled to Georgia before beginninghis latest training camp, where he worked with Olympic and worldchampions familiar with the style used by KhabibNurmagomedov's team.
"So, before the camp start, I went to Georgia to train with theOlympic champs, world champs," Song added. "They teach me a lot andthey know what Khabib's team does. So, they teach me some tricks. Ifeel super ready for this fight."
#song #georgia #familiar #grapple
5 days ago
Hello everyone, and welcome back for another week of rankings in the UFC. This weekend was another great card for the UFC as we saw Gregory Rodrigues take apart Anthony Hernandez in the main event. This went with the rest of the card, where we saw some other favorites lose as well.
Next up is UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, China, which features Umar Nurmagomedov versus Yadong Song for the main event. With this card stacked better than last week's fight card, let's all get ready to enjoy another weekend of fights.
That being said, let's get to this week's rankings and see who made it. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you.
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May 9, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES; Joshua Van (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Tatsuro Taira (blue gloves) during UFC 328 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
#weekend #main #fights
Next up is UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, China, which features Umar Nurmagomedov versus Yadong Song for the main event. With this card stacked better than last week's fight card, let's all get ready to enjoy another weekend of fights.
That being said, let's get to this week's rankings and see who made it. Have a great day, everyone, and may the fights be with you.
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May 9, 2026; Newark, New Jersey, UNITED STATES; Joshua Van (red gloves) celebrates after defeating Tatsuro Taira (blue gloves) during UFC 328 at Prudential Center. Mandatory Credit: John Jones-Imagn Images
#weekend #main #fights
12 days ago
Michael Chiesa will get his shot at the big time at UFC Fight Night 286 when he enters the commentary booth for the first time on an official UFC event.
Chiesa, a longtime lightweight and welterweight veteran who retired from MMA in February, has been slowly groomed for the opportunity to work color commentary. He has appeared on LFA broadcasts in the role, but also worked numerous UFC events as a desk **** yst, as well as calling fights on "Road to UFC" and Dana White's Contender Series.
His work will soon be exposed to a much greater audience, however, when he works the Aug. 29 card at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China, which is headlined by a key bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.
"I got the call last Wednesday from my boss Zach Candito that I'm going to get my shot at UFC Shanghai," Chiesa told MMA Junkie on Monday. "I was supposed to go there to commentate 'Road to UFC.' He called me and said, 'We're going to give you a chance.' So it's not like I have a contract in place. We're taking it one step at a time, but I get to do color commentator for my first official UFC event. I will be on the sticks with Brendan Fitzgerald and Dominick Cruz commentating UFC Shanghai.
"I'm super excited. I feel like the UFC has been building me up to this moment. They've given me so many opportunities starting me as an **** yst and then sliding me in on some Fight Pass Invitational Shows. Now I'm doing BJJ and Contender Series. They're building me up for this moment and I feel very prepared for it and I'm very excited for it.
#time #fight #series #commentary
Chiesa, a longtime lightweight and welterweight veteran who retired from MMA in February, has been slowly groomed for the opportunity to work color commentary. He has appeared on LFA broadcasts in the role, but also worked numerous UFC events as a desk **** yst, as well as calling fights on "Road to UFC" and Dana White's Contender Series.
His work will soon be exposed to a much greater audience, however, when he works the Aug. 29 card at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China, which is headlined by a key bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.
"I got the call last Wednesday from my boss Zach Candito that I'm going to get my shot at UFC Shanghai," Chiesa told MMA Junkie on Monday. "I was supposed to go there to commentate 'Road to UFC.' He called me and said, 'We're going to give you a chance.' So it's not like I have a contract in place. We're taking it one step at a time, but I get to do color commentator for my first official UFC event. I will be on the sticks with Brendan Fitzgerald and Dominick Cruz commentating UFC Shanghai.
"I'm super excited. I feel like the UFC has been building me up to this moment. They've given me so many opportunities starting me as an **** yst and then sliding me in on some Fight Pass Invitational Shows. Now I'm doing BJJ and Contender Series. They're building me up for this moment and I feel very prepared for it and I'm very excited for it.
#time #fight #series #commentary
1 month ago
UFC's upcoming trip to Shanghai will now see a fun featherweight matchup.
The event takes place Aug. 29 at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, and is headlined by an important bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. The UFC has now added a matchup between Jack Jenkins and Sean Woodson. The promotion officially announced the matchup Thursday.
Jenkins (14-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has produced mixed results in recent outings, but comes into this pairing after a unanimous decision win over Ramon Taveras in September. The Dana White's Contender Series veteran native has four wins under the UFC banner, including a third-round finish of Herbert Burns at UFC 305.
The Australian draws a rangy Woodson (13-2-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) who will look to rebound from a streak-breaking stoppage loss against Dan Ige at UFC 314. Prior to that setback, the Missouri-born DWCS signee won four straight. That run included wins over Dennis Buzukja, Charles Jourdain, Alex Caceres and Fernando Padilla.
With the addition, the UFC Shanghai lineup inlcudes:
#four
The event takes place Aug. 29 at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, and is headlined by an important bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. The UFC has now added a matchup between Jack Jenkins and Sean Woodson. The promotion officially announced the matchup Thursday.
Jenkins (14-4 MMA, 4-2 UFC) has produced mixed results in recent outings, but comes into this pairing after a unanimous decision win over Ramon Taveras in September. The Dana White's Contender Series veteran native has four wins under the UFC banner, including a third-round finish of Herbert Burns at UFC 305.
The Australian draws a rangy Woodson (13-2-1 MMA, 7-2-1 UFC) who will look to rebound from a streak-breaking stoppage loss against Dan Ige at UFC 314. Prior to that setback, the Missouri-born DWCS signee won four straight. That run included wins over Dennis Buzukja, Charles Jourdain, Alex Caceres and Fernando Padilla.
With the addition, the UFC Shanghai lineup inlcudes:
#four
2 months ago
The Ultimate Fighting Championship's return to China is scheduledfor Aug. 29 at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium and a new flyweightmatchup has reportedly been added to the card.
KevinBorjas (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is set to face Rei Tsuruya(11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), per multiple reports. However, the UFC is yetto confirm the booking.
A flyweight matchup between KevinBorjas and Rei Tsuruyahas reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286's lineup.
Borjas, a Dana White's Contender Series signee, has struggled in the UFCso far, with a 2-4 record inside the Octagon. In the Peruvian'slast fight, he beat Andre Limaby unanimous decision after missing weight.
Meanwhile, Tsuruya earned his spot on the UFC roster via Road toUFC. The ******* anese 125-pounder made his promotional debut atUFC303, beating CarlosHernandez by decision, before losing to current championJoshuaVan. He then won his next bout against Luis Gurulevia a first-round rear-naked choke.
The Fight Night will be headlined by a pivotal bout in thebantamweight division, featuring former ******* le challenger UmarNurmagomedov against China's YadongSong.
KevinBorjas (11-5 MMA, 2-4 UFC) is set to face Rei Tsuruya(11-1 MMA, 2-1 UFC), per multiple reports. However, the UFC is yetto confirm the booking.
A flyweight matchup between KevinBorjas and Rei Tsuruyahas reportedly been added to UFC Fight Night 286's lineup.
Borjas, a Dana White's Contender Series signee, has struggled in the UFCso far, with a 2-4 record inside the Octagon. In the Peruvian'slast fight, he beat Andre Limaby unanimous decision after missing weight.
Meanwhile, Tsuruya earned his spot on the UFC roster via Road toUFC. The ******* anese 125-pounder made his promotional debut atUFC303, beating CarlosHernandez by decision, before losing to current championJoshuaVan. He then won his next bout against Luis Gurulevia a first-round rear-naked choke.
The Fight Night will be headlined by a pivotal bout in thebantamweight division, featuring former ******* le challenger UmarNurmagomedov against China's YadongSong.
2 months ago
Bantamweights Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong are set to headline the upcoming UFC Shanghai card scheduled for Aug. 29 in China.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Thursday as the UFC returns to Shanghai for the second consecutive year.
Red Fury MMA first reported the news on Instagram.
The main event comes together after Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to fight at the UFC Abu Dhabi card scheduled in July, but his opponent David Martinez was forced out with an injury. The UFC sought a replacement, but ultimately decided to pull Nurmagomedov and match him up against Song instead with the fight now headlining the card in Shanghai.
Overall, Nurmagomedov holds a 20-1 record with his only loss coming via decision to former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.
Multiple people with knowledge of the promotion’s plans confirmed the news to MMA Fighting on Thursday as the UFC returns to Shanghai for the second consecutive year.
Red Fury MMA first reported the news on Instagram.
The main event comes together after Nurmagomedov was originally scheduled to fight at the UFC Abu Dhabi card scheduled in July, but his opponent David Martinez was forced out with an injury. The UFC sought a replacement, but ultimately decided to pull Nurmagomedov and match him up against Song instead with the fight now headlining the card in Shanghai.
Overall, Nurmagomedov holds a 20-1 record with his only loss coming via decision to former bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili.
2 months ago
Jose Aldo makes a case for Sean O'Malley to get the next UFC bantamweight **** le shot.
After back-to-back **** le losses to Merab Dvalishvili, O'Malley (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) rebounded with a decision win over Song Yadong, followed by a knockout over Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250.
Meanwhile, Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) lost his **** le to Petr Yan (20-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) at UFC 323, and expects to get an immediate shot to avenge his loss. However, former UFC champion Aldo sees O'Malley in the **** le conversation.
"It all depends on what the UFC decides to do with Merab," Aldo said in an interview with Covers.com. "He was a dominant champion and maybe he deserves an immediate rematch. But if that rematch doesn't happen, I see Sean O'Malley as the leading candidate.
"After his most recent performance, he strengthened his case considerably. I still have doubts about some decisions that went against other fighters in the division, but O'Malley remains a major name and an extremely marketable one."
After back-to-back **** le losses to Merab Dvalishvili, O'Malley (20-3 MMA, 12-3 UFC) rebounded with a decision win over Song Yadong, followed by a knockout over Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250.
Meanwhile, Dvalishvili (21-5 MMA, 14-3 UFC) lost his **** le to Petr Yan (20-5 MMA, 12-4 UFC) at UFC 323, and expects to get an immediate shot to avenge his loss. However, former UFC champion Aldo sees O'Malley in the **** le conversation.
"It all depends on what the UFC decides to do with Merab," Aldo said in an interview with Covers.com. "He was a dominant champion and maybe he deserves an immediate rematch. But if that rematch doesn't happen, I see Sean O'Malley as the leading candidate.
"After his most recent performance, he strengthened his case considerably. I still have doubts about some decisions that went against other fighters in the division, but O'Malley remains a major name and an extremely marketable one."
3 months ago
The highest profile American fighter on Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 fight card was probably former bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley. "Suga" faced No. 6 ranked Aiemann Zahabi and hoped to build off his previous win Song Yadong.
Zahabi looked to pick up the biggest win of his career and move into **** le contention. The Canadian entered the bout riding a seven-fight winning streak.
O'Malley took the center of the octagon and pressured Zahabi. He landed to t he body with a right hand. Zahabi pressed forward and delivered a leg kick. O'Malley continued to target Zahabi's body. O'Mally dictated the pace through the first half of the round. He switched stances. Zahabi connected with a leg kick. He rushed forward with another inside leg kick. O'Malley responded with a right hand to the body. Zahabi connected with a left hook. The crowd began changing, 'USA, USA.' O'Malley landed a left hand followed by a right. He connected with a combination late in the frame. MMAWeekly scored the round 10-9 for O'Malley.
O'Malley pressed forward in the second. Zahabi landed two leg kicks followed by a right hand. O'Malley doubled up on his jab and followed with a left. Zahabi rushes in with a leg kick. He continued to target O'Malley's legs. O'Malley met Zahabi with a left hand as he moved into the pocket. O'Malley delivered a combination. Zahabi answered with leg kicks. The leg kicks from Zahabi began adding up. O'Malleuy responded with a right hand. A left hand knocked Zahabi down. He tried to get up and was hit again and O'Malley walked off and saluted.
The official time of the TKO win was 4:09 of the second round.
Zahabi looked to pick up the biggest win of his career and move into **** le contention. The Canadian entered the bout riding a seven-fight winning streak.
O'Malley took the center of the octagon and pressured Zahabi. He landed to t he body with a right hand. Zahabi pressed forward and delivered a leg kick. O'Malley continued to target Zahabi's body. O'Mally dictated the pace through the first half of the round. He switched stances. Zahabi connected with a leg kick. He rushed forward with another inside leg kick. O'Malley responded with a right hand to the body. Zahabi connected with a left hook. The crowd began changing, 'USA, USA.' O'Malley landed a left hand followed by a right. He connected with a combination late in the frame. MMAWeekly scored the round 10-9 for O'Malley.
O'Malley pressed forward in the second. Zahabi landed two leg kicks followed by a right hand. O'Malley doubled up on his jab and followed with a left. Zahabi rushes in with a leg kick. He continued to target O'Malley's legs. O'Malley met Zahabi with a left hand as he moved into the pocket. O'Malley delivered a combination. Zahabi answered with leg kicks. The leg kicks from Zahabi began adding up. O'Malleuy responded with a right hand. A left hand knocked Zahabi down. He tried to get up and was hit again and O'Malley walked off and saluted.
The official time of the TKO win was 4:09 of the second round.
