Live: UFC Shanghai early weigh ins results | Umar vs. Song
UFC Shanghai is set to take place this weekend, headlined by a bantamweight bout between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong. The event features a full card of mixed martial arts matches following the official weigh-ins.
Why it matters
This event represents a significant expansion of the UFC's footprint in the Chinese market, showcasing international talent to a global audience.
Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is just over 24 hours away from its upcoming UFC Shanghai mixed martial arts (MMA) event , headlined by the 135-pound showdown between former bantamweight title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov and contender Song Yadong . The action gets underway this Sat. (Aug. 29, 2026) on Paramount+ from inside Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, and also features a strawweight co-headliner between 115-pound title hopefuls Yan Xiaonan and Denise Gomes .
Before the Paramount+ live stream gets underway this weekend in Shanghai, which includes the all-action bantamweight contest pitting Kai Asakura against Aori Qileng , all 26 fighters must hit the scale to prove themselves worthy. Note: the promotion (serving as its own athletic commission) affords a one-pound allowance in non-title fights. The first fighter is expected to tip the scale at 9 p.m. ET , with updated text results to follow below shortly thereafter.
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