Fighters face off at UFC Shanghai ahead of Nurmagomedov vs. Song
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 4:54 AM
Last updated Aug 28, 2026
The UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song event features a final face-off on Thursday ahead of this weekend's fight card. Scheduled for Shanghai Indoor Stadium, the main event is a bantamweight bout between No. 2 ranked Umar Nurmagomedov and No. 6 ranked Song Yadong. This marks the promotion's third visit to Shanghai. Fans and fighters are anticipating the matchup as fighters prepare for the bout, further adding to the excitement surrounding the event.
- •UFC Shanghai takes place this weekend at Shanghai Indoor Stadium.
- •Umar Nurmagomedov is ranked No. 2 in bantamweight.
- •Song Yadong is ranked No. 6 in bantamweight.
- •This is UFC's third event in Shanghai.
- •Final face-offs were held on Thursday.
- 4:54 AMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai Final Face-Offs
"The UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song fighters faced off a final time on Thursday
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