Song Yadong earns August knockout of the month award after Shanghai win

Song Yadong secured the MMA Junkie Knockout of the Month award for his performance at UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai. On August 29, 2026, Song defeated Umar Nurmagomedov via knockout at the 1:48 mark of the second round in their bantamweight headliner. Song utilized a short right uppercut to the ear followed by follow-up strikes to finish the contest. The victory marks his third win in his last four fights, with his only recent loss coming by decision to Sean O'Malley. Following the win, Song called for a title shot during his post-fight interview. The month of August also featured notable finishes by Gilbert Urbina, Kaik Brito, Julia Polastri, and Liu Ce, all of whom were nominated for the award alongside Song.

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