Song Yadong submits Deiveson Figueiredo at UFC Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 12:01 PM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Song Yadong submitted former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo with a guillotine choke during their bout in Shanghai, marking a significant return for Yadong following his previous fight. This victory comes as he prepares for the main event at UFC Fight Night 286 against Umar Nurmagomedov. Yadong aims to maintain momentum after securing a Performance of the Night bonus in May. The fight showcased Yadong's skills on home soil and avoided the risk of back-to-back losses in his career.
- •Yadong won with a guillotine choke submission.
- •The fight took place in Shanghai, China.
- •Yadong's previous fight was in May, resulting in a bonus.
- •He is set to fight Umar Nurmagomedov this Saturday.
- •Yadong has a career record of 23-9-1 MMA.
- 12:01 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai full fight: Song Yadong taps Deiveson Figueiredo on home soil
"Watch Song Yadong submit former champion Deiveson Figueiredo ahead of his return at Saturday's UFC Shanghai.
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