Umar Nurmagomedov faces Song Yadong at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai
CBS Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 8:30 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong headline the UFC Fight Night in Shanghai on August 29. The matchup has significant implications for the bantamweight division, as Nurmagomedov aims to recover from a previous loss to Merab Dvalishvili. Yadong looks to establish himself as a top contender with a potential victory. The event also features Yan Xiaonan against Denise Gomes in a women's strawweight bout. The main card starts at 6 a.m. ET, with prelims beginning at 3 a.m. on Paramount+. Fans can watch the event live without additional fees with a subscription.
- •Event takes place in Shanghai at the Oriental Sports Center.
- •Nurmagomedov is ranked No. 2 in the bantamweight division.
- •Yadong could break into title contention with a victory.
- •Yan Xiaonan seeks to bounce back from her previous loss.
- •Prelims kick off at 3 a.m. ET, main card at 6 a.m. ET.
- 8:30 AMCBS Sports — UFC Fight Night start time for Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong: Where to watch live on Paramount+
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