UFC Shanghai Results: Nurmagomedov vs. Song - MMA Fighting
Song Yadong defeated Umar Nurmagomedov via second-round knockout in the main event of UFC Shanghai. The event featured a full card of bouts at the Oriental Sports Center in China.
Why it matters
This result significantly impacts the bantamweight division rankings and the trajectory of top contenders in the UFC.
MMA Fighting has UFC Shanghai results for the Nurmagomedov vs. Song fight card, a live blog of the main event, and more from Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, on Saturday morning.
In the main event, Umar Nurmagomedov takes on Song Yadong in a battle of bantamweight contenders. Nurmagomedov is currently No. 3 at 135 pounds in the MMA Fighting Global Rankings, while Song holds the No. 7 spot. Both fighters are coming off of recent wins over former UFC flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo.
Ranked strawweights Yan Xioanan and Denise Gomes compete in the co-main event with a potential title fight on the line.
Check out UFC Shanghai results below.
Main Card
Song Yadong def. Umar Nurmagomedov via KO (right uppercut) (R2, 1:48) | Live blog | Reax
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