UFC Shanghai
15 stories covering UFC Shanghai — news, results and analysis.
Belal Muhammad Says Song's KO of Umar Nurmagomedov Broke His Heart
Umar Nurmagomedov ate the first KO of his 21-fight career at UFC Shanghai. His friend and Khabib teammate Belal Muhammad isn't taking it well.
Sep 4, 2026
Song Yadong KOs Umar Nurmagomedov, Rockets to No. 4 at 135
Song became the first man to finish Umar and just the second to beat him, jumping from No. 7 to No. 4 in one shot at UFC Shanghai.
Sep 2, 2026
Song Yadong KOs Umar Nurmagomedov, Storms Into Bantamweight Title Talk
Song wrecked the previously once-beaten Umar Nurmagomedov in under seven minutes in Shanghai — and finally kicked down the door to a title shot.
Sep 1, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov Needs a Statement Against Song Yadong in Shanghai
Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29 chasing the No. 1 bantamweight contender spot — but a win alone won't cut it.
Aug 29, 2026
Hector Santiago Makes UFC Debut in Shanghai, Chasing an Old Friend's Path
The 33-year-old kickboxer went 6-1 in two years of MMA before the call came. Now he faces Road to UFC winner Lawrence Lui on Aug. 29.
Aug 28, 2026
Can Umar Nurmagomedov Rebuild His Aura Against Song Yadong?
Nurmagomedov headlines UFC Shanghai chasing a third straight win since his title loss to Merab Dvalishvili. A statement could put him back in line.
Aug 27, 2026
Jack Jenkins Ends Near-Year Layoff in Shanghai, Eyes Breakout vs Woodson
The Aussie featherweight (14-4) hasn't fought since a September decision win in Perth. An injury cost him six months. Now he wants a coming-out party.
Aug 26, 2026
Kai Asakura Found His Weight Class — Now He Wants the Bantamweight Striking Crown
After back-to-back submission losses at flyweight, Asakura's move up produced a first-round KO. He's back this Saturday in Shanghai with 17 stoppages in 22 wins.
Aug 26, 2026
Michael Chiesa Trades the Cage for the Booth at UFC Shanghai
The 20-7 former TUF winner makes his UFC commentary debut Saturday, closing a chapter that started with 13 career submissions and a Jon Anik offhand comment.
Aug 25, 2026
Takaya Suzuki's Serious Talent, Unserious Vibe Hits Road to UFC Semis
The 21-year-old flyweight is on a six-fight tear, all finishes before Round 3, with a spot in the Season 5 final on the line Friday in Shanghai.
Aug 25, 2026
Yan Xiaonan Eyes a Dern Rematch — But Denise Gomes Stands in the Way
The #4 strawweight returns from a 16-month layoff in Shanghai, chasing a title shot against a champion she already beat back in 2022.
Aug 25, 2026
Lawrence Lui Brings City Kickboxing Pedigree to UFC Debut in Shanghai
The 8-1 Road to UFC winner earned his UFC gloves over nine months and three straight wins. Now he faces knockout artist Hector Santiago (6-1, 5 KO).
Aug 25, 2026
Bilal Hasan and Namsrai Batbayar Headline Flyweight's Youth Wave in Shanghai
Three young 125-pounders debut in Shanghai this weekend, led by an 8-0 Contender Series grad and a Mongolian with a 100% finish rate.
Aug 24, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong: The Winner Books a Bantamweight Title Shot
Nurmagomedov (2-0 since his title loss) meets China's Song Yadong in Shanghai, with the winner first in line for Yan-Dvalishvili 3.
Aug 24, 2026
Umar Nurmagomedov Rips Merab Dvalishvili Over RAF Event Brawl With Friend
Nine months after losing a five-round decision at UFC 311, the beef between Umar and the bantamweight champ has spilled out of the cage and into a crowd in Georgia.
Aug 11, 2026