Umar Nurmagomedov falls to Song Yadong at UFC Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:12 PM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
At UFC Shanghai on August 29, 2026, Song Yadong scored a notable knockout victory over Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event, ending the bout at 1:48 of Round 2. This result highlights Song's potential for a title shot, especially with the current champion Petr Yan and a top challenger set to compete next month. In the co-main event, Denise Gomes overwhelmed Xiaonan Yan, finishing her in the first round, adding to Gomes' five-fight winning streak. Both victorious fighters are now in contention for future high-stakes matchups within their respective divisions.
- •Song Yadong knocks out Umar Nurmagomedov in Round 2
- •Denise Gomes defeats Xiaonan Yan in first round
- •UFC Shanghai hosts 10 finishes, mostly by knockout
- •Potential matchups for Song include rematch with Sean O’Malley
- •Gomes may face Alexia Thainara next to determine contender
- 3:12 PMYahoo Sports — Matches to make after UFC Shanghai
"The Ultimate Fighting Championship touched down again at the SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, for an exciting event.
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