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UFC Shanghai event set for August 29 with Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 28, 2026, 12:15 AM

Last updated Aug 28, 2026

UFC Shanghai event set for August 29 with Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Summary

The UFC Shanghai mixed martial arts event is scheduled for August 29, 2026, at Shanghai Indoor Stadium, featuring a bantamweight main event between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. The card also includes a co-main bout with Yan Xiaonan taking on Denise Gomes at strawweight. Fighters must complete weigh-ins prior to the event, which allows a one-pound variance for non-title fights. The action will be available via live stream on Paramount+.

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By the Numbers

•Main event features Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong
•Co-main event includes Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes
•Event takes place at Shanghai Indoor Stadium
•Weigh-ins scheduled for August 28 ahead of the event
•Live coverage available on Paramount+

Latest Updates

12:15 AMYahoo Sports — Live: UFC Shanghai early weigh ins results | Umar vs. Song

What they're saying

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Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just over 24 hours away from its upcoming UFC Shanghai mixed martial arts (MMA) event, headlined by the 135-pound showdown between former bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov and contender Song Yadong. The action gets underway this Sat. (Aug. 29, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, […]
— Yahoo Sports

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