Umar Nurmagomedov prepares for tough fight against Yadong Song at UFC Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 26, 2026, 5:17 AM
Last updated Aug 26, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov anticipates a challenging bout with Yadong Song in a main event at UFC Shanghai. The fight is significant for Nurmagomedov as he looks to secure his third consecutive victory. He previously won two decision matches against Mario Bautista and Deiveson Figueiredo. Despite his ambition for an impressive performance, Nurmagomedov emphasizes focusing solely on defeating Song without considering the bantamweight title picture following the upcoming trilogy bout between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili.
- •Nurmagomedov seeks third consecutive win at UFC Shanghai.
- •He holds a 2-1 professional record following a title fight loss.
- •Nurmagomedov emphasizes focus on performance over title implications.
- •The main event showcases two top bantamweight contenders.
- •Song competes in his home country, adding to the stakes.
- 5:17 AMYahoo Sports — Umar Nurmagomedov not taking Yadong Song lightly: 'Not an easy fight'
"Umar Nurmagomedov expects a difficult test when he meets Yadong Song in their upcoming main event in the Ultimate Fighting Championship.
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