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Song Yadong secures knockout victory over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 5:00 PM

Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Song Yadong secures knockout victory over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai

Summary

Song Yadong defeated Umar Nurmagomedov with a second-round knockout in the bantamweight headliner at UFC Fight Night 286 on Saturday. The event took place at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in China. This result represents the most significant win of Song's career, as he previously struggled in high-profile bouts against Sean O'Malley, Petr Yan, and Cory Sandhagen. The victory elevates Song as a primary contender in the bantamweight division. He now prepares to monitor the upcoming championship trilogy fight between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 333 in October. Because Song has competed three times this year, he intends to wait for the conclusion of the title bout before determining his next opponent.

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By the Numbers

•Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the second round of their bantamweight headliner.
•The match took place at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
•Song is now considered a legitimate candidate for the UFC bantamweight championship.
•The next title challenger depends on the result of the Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili bout.
•Song finished three fights in 2026 and intends to wait for the upcoming title match results.

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