Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the main event of UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song, held at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, on August 29, 2026. The official time of the stoppage was 1:48 of the second round.
The Shot That Decided the Fight
MMA Fighting described Song Yadong’s finishing blow as a right-hand uppercut that landed early in the second round. The fight ended with a knockout victory for Song before it could go to the judges’ scorecards.
The official finish time of the UFC Shanghai main event was 1:48 of the second round.
Following the result, MMA Fighting listed Song Yadong’s record as 24 wins, 9 losses, 1 draw, and 1 no contest, while Umar Nurmagomedov’s record became 20 wins and 2 losses.
Title Shot Mentioned After the Fight
Song Yadong called for a title opportunity after the fight. MMA Fighting reported that he could serve as a backup for the UFC 333 title fight on October 24 or potentially face the winner of that bout.
However, these remain reported possibilities and a post-fight request; UFC has not confirmed his next opponent or a title-fight schedule. For now, the clearest confirmed development is that Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov in the UFC Shanghai main event.
Confirmed Fight Information
- Event: UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song
- Location: Oriental Sports Center, Shanghai, China
- Result: Song Yadong won by knockout
- Method: Knockout at 1:48 of Round 2
- Finishing blow: Reported as a right-hand uppercut
Sources: [UFC Shanghai Results](https://www.ufc.com/news/ufc-shanghai-results-nurmagomedov-vs-song), [Official UFC Highlight](https://www.ufc.com/video/159691), [MMA Fighting fight report](https://www.mmafighting.com/ufc/507679/song-yadong-lands-unbelievable-knockout-uppercut-to-upset-umar-nurmagomedov-in-ufc-shanghai-main-event), [Sherdog fight results](https://www.sherdog.com/events/UFC-Fight-Night-286-Nurmagomedov-vs-Song-113007), [Official UFC event page](https://www.ufc.com/event/ufc-fight-night-august-29-2026). Verified as of August 29, 2026.