Umar Nurmagomedov receives support after loss to Yadong Song at UFC Shanghai
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 31, 2026, 2:14 AM
Last updated Aug 31, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov suffered a second-round knockout loss to Yadong Song at the UFC Shanghai event. Song secured the finish with an uppercut, marking the first time Nurmagomedov has been stopped in his professional career. Following the result, fellow UFC fighters Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad publicly expressed support for Nurmagomedov. Muhammad noted his concern regarding potential online criticism directed at the Russian fighter and praised his character. Makhachev shared a message affirming his support for Nurmagomedov as he navigates the setback. This defeat moves Nurmagomedov's professional record to 20-2.
- •Yadong Song defeated Umar Nurmagomedov via second-round knockout at UFC Shanghai.
- •The loss represents the first time Nurmagomedov has been finished in his career.
- •Islam Makhachev and Belal Muhammad issued statements of support for Nurmagomedov on social media.
- •Nurmagomedov holds a professional record of 20-2 following the result.
- 2:14 AMYahoo Sports — Islam Makhachev, Belal Muhammad rally around Umar Nurmagomedov after brutal KO
"Several fighters have backed Umar Nurmagomedov to rebound from his latest loss in the Ultimate Fighting Championship, offering their support on social media.
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