Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong headline UFC Shanghai fight card
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 24, 2026, 8:46 PM
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
UFC Shanghai features a main event between bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong on January 24, 2026. Both fighters are in contention for a title shot, with Nurmagomedov ranked No. 3 and Yadong at No. 6. The event is expected to influence the bantamweight title picture, depending on the outcome of the upcoming bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili. This card aims to showcase elite talent, including several key matchups involving notable fighters from China and Japan.
- •Umar Nurmagomedov faces Song Yadong in the main event.
- •Fight scheduled for January 24, 2026, in Shanghai.
- •Both fighters seek to solidify their title shot opportunities.
- •Other matchups feature top fighters from China and Japan.
- •Event implications hinge on the Petr Yan vs. Merab Dvalishvili fight.
- 8:46 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai: Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong’ main card predictions
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