Song Yadong dismisses conflict with Usman Nurmagomedov after UFC Shanghai

Song Yadong stated he does not hold a grudge against Usman Nurmagomedov following an incident at UFC Shanghai. During the event, Nurmagomedov, who currently holds the PFL lightweight title, entered the cage and approached Yadong. While the interaction resulted in a near physical altercation, Yadong later characterized the event as a misunderstanding. Yadong noted that he respects the champion's position despite the intensity of the encounter. No formal disciplinary actions have been announced regarding the incident. The UFC has not yet issued a statement on the security breach involving the high-profile free agent.

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