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Yadong Song knocks out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 3:38 PM

Last updated Aug 29, 2026

Yadong Song knocks out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai
Summary

At UFC Shanghai, Yadong Song scored a knockout victory over Umar Nurmagomedov in Round 2, surprising many fans and analysts. This decisive win could alter the of the bantamweight division, as Song looks to rise towards title contention after struggling against top-tier opponents in the past. Following this victory, the bantamweight rankings have been updated, with Song moving into a stronger position among contenders. The fight took place early in the morning U.S. time and marked a significant turning point in Song's career.

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  • •Yadong Song defeats Umar Nurmagomedov by knockout in Round 2.
  • •The event took place at UFC Shanghai.
  • •Song looks to reestablish himself in the bantamweight rankings.
  • •Nurmagomedov's hope for a title shot diminishes after this loss.
  • •UFC bantamweight rankings affected following the fight.
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  • 3:38 PMYahoo Sports — NEW UFC Bantamweight Rankings After Song Shockingly Smashes Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai
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In the early morning hours in the United States, the MMA world leader returned to Paramount+ for UFC Shanghai. The […]

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