Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong meet for first fight week faceoff
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 25, 2026, 1:40 PM
Last updated Aug 25, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong participated in their first faceoff ahead of UFC Fight Night 286, taking place Saturday at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. Both fighters are among the top contenders in the bantamweight division, with Nurmagomedov ranked No. 2 and Song No. 6. The matchup is highly anticipated as it marks the UFC's return to China. The event starts live on August 29 at 6 a.m. ET.
- •UFC Fight Night 286 happens on August 29 at Shanghai Oriental Sports Center.
- •Nurmagomedov holds an MMA record of 20-1, while Song is at 23-9-1.
- •Both fighters are ranked in the top six of the bantamweight division.
- •The faceoff was part of the fight week festivities leading up to the event.
- •The fight represents the UFC's renewed presence in the Chinese market.
- 1:40 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Shanghai video: Umar Nurmagomedov, Song Yadong have first fight week faceoff
"Fight week for the UFC's return to China is officially underway for Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong.
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