Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong headlines UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29

UFC bantamweight contender Umar Nurmagomedov will face No. 5-ranked Song Yadong in the main event of UFC Shanghai on August 29, 2026, at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Nurmagomedov, a former UFC Bantamweight title challenger, will be competing on Song Yadong's home turf. The matchup was first reported by Red Fury MMA.