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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 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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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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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 weigh-in results: Both fighters miss weight for matchup in rare mishap

UFC Shanghai weigh-in results: Both fighters miss weight for matchup in rare mishap

Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong are on point for Saturday’s UFC Shanghai main event, which proceeds with 26 fighters, despite a couple of close calls. Friday’s official weigh-ins for the event saw a rare mishap as strawweights Xiong Jingnan and Julia Polastri both missed weight for their preliminary matchup, with Xiong coming in at 117 […]
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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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Merab Dvalishvili clears up issue with Islam Makhachev following UFC 330 reaction

Merab Dvalishvili clears up issue with Islam Makhachev following UFC 330 reaction

Merab Dvalishvili has no beef with Islam Makhachev
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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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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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Merab Dvalishvili Expresses Respect for Nurmagomedov Family, Except Umar and Manager

Merab Dvalishvili Expresses Respect for Nurmagomedov Family, Except Umar and Manager

Merab Dvalishvili Expresses Respect for Nurmagomedov Family, Except Umar and Manager
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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.