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Sean O'Malley sees 'skill for skill' advantage in Yan vs. Dvalishvili at UFC 333

Sean O'Malley sees 'skill for skill' advantage in Yan vs. Dvalishvili at UFC 333

Sean O'Malley could find himself in line for another title shot after UFC 333 and has a close eye on the main event.
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Bad news for Yadong (and Umar) — Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan rematch ‘makes most sense’ for UFC

Bad news for Yadong (and Umar) — Sean O’Malley vs. Petr Yan rematch ‘makes most sense’ for UFC

Both Umar Nurmagomedov and Yadong Song are expecting bantamweight title shots with a victory at UFC Shanghai this weekend in China. Unfortunately, nothing is guaranteed at 135 pounds with reigning champion Petr Yan in line for potential rematches against former titleholders Sean O’Malley and Merab Dvalishvili, who each hold a previous win over “No Mercy.” […]
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Morning Report: Sean O’Malley would still ‘like to consider myself the GOAT’ of bantamweight by end of career

Morning Report: Sean O’Malley would still ‘like to consider myself the GOAT’ of bantamweight by end of career

Sean O’Malley still seeks all-time bantamweight greatness
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UFC Shanghai full fight: Umar Nurmagomedov outpoints Cory Sandhagen in title eliminator

UFC Shanghai full fight: Umar Nurmagomedov outpoints Cory Sandhagen in title eliminator

Watch Umar Nurmagomedov outpoint Cory Sandhagen in title eliminator bout ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC Shanghai.
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UFC Shanghai’s Song Yadong believes beating Umar Nurmagomedov guarantees title shot

UFC Shanghai’s Song Yadong believes beating Umar Nurmagomedov guarantees title shot

“The Kung Fu Kid” is ready for gold. No. 6-ranked Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) Bantamweight contender Song Yadong returns to action against former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Shanghai this weekend (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) inside Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Song will make his third appearance of […]
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UFC Shanghai preview, Umar vs. Song predictions

UFC Shanghai preview, Umar vs. Song predictions

Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) will once again venture away from the familiarity of its Meta Apex facility and ship its cast and crew across the world for the upcoming UFC Shanghai fight card, locked and loaded for tomorrow (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) from inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, featuring a 135-pound headliner pitting former title challenger Umar […]
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Video: UFC Shanghai full card faceoffs with Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Video: UFC Shanghai full card faceoffs with Nurmagomedov vs. Song

The entire UFC Shanghai card headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong had final faceoffs at official weigh-ins.
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Live: UFC Shanghai early weigh ins results | Umar vs. Song

Live: UFC Shanghai early weigh ins results | Umar vs. Song

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 title 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, […]
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Stop crying! Umar Nurmagomedov is tired of ‘Disrespect Dvalishvili’ talking about him

Stop crying! Umar Nurmagomedov is tired of ‘Disrespect Dvalishvili’ talking about him

Umar Nurmagomedov is getting sick of having to talk about Merab Dvalishvili and accusations of disrespect. Nurmagomedov is currently in Shanghai where he’ll fight Song Yadong on Saturday. A win would put him on a three fight win streak, not bad when you’re competing at the top of the always tough UFC bantamweight division. It’d […]
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Why bantamweight contender gives Petr Yan edge over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333

Why bantamweight contender gives Petr Yan edge over Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333

A top-ranked bantamweight believes UFC champion Petr Yan built enough momentum after his title win to beat Merab Dvalishvili again.
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UFC Shanghai full fight: Song Yadong taps Deiveson Figueiredo on home soil

UFC Shanghai full fight: Song Yadong taps Deiveson Figueiredo on home soil

Watch Song Yadong submit former champion Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC Shanghai.
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UFC Fight Night 286 pre-event facts: The most accurate striker at 145 returns

UFC Fight Night 286 pre-event facts: The most accurate striker at 145 returns

Go inside the numbers behind UFC Shanghai, which features Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong in the main event.