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UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov and Song headline bantamweight clash
UFC Fight Night is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, 2026, at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China. The main event features a high-stakes bantamweight matchup between Umar Nurmagomedov, ranked No. 2, and Song Yadong, ranked No. 6.
Nurmagomedov enters the bout following victories over Mario Bautista and Deiveson Figueiredo. Song, who holds a 23-9-1 record, views this fight as a critical opportunity to secure a title shot. During media day, the two fighters engaged in a faceoff, with Song removing his shirt, a move that drew mixed reactions from fans.
The event card also includes a strawweight co-main event between Yan Xiaonan and Denise Gomes. Other scheduled bouts include Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura and Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji.
Entities
Shanghai Oriental Sports Center · Song Yadong · UFC · Umar Nurmagomedov · Yan Xiaonan
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Nurmagomedov clarified previous comments where he referred to Song as a 'punching bag'. thebodylockmma.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] The bantamweight main event between Nurmagomedov and Song is scheduled for Saturday, August 29, at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. thebodylockmma.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Song is ranked No. 6 in the bantamweight division. thebodylockmma.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Nurmagomedov is ranked No. 2 in the bantamweight division. thebodylockmma.com
- [● 2 SOURCES] Song believes a victory over Nurmagomedov will earn him a bantamweight title shot. thebodylockmma.com