UFC Shanghai Delivers Thrilling Night of Fights

The UFC event held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center on August 29, 2026, was marked by ten finishes and an impressive performance from Song Yadong, who achieved a second-round knockout against Umar Nurmagomedov.

Yadong's victory, which came after a competitive first round, featured a well-timed right uppercut that ended the fight early in the second round. This win positions Yadong as a strong contender in the bantamweight division, following his recent finishes over former title challengers.

Bilal Hasan also made a memorable UFC debut with a second-round knockout of Nilson Rojas, maintaining his unbeaten record. The Fight of the Night honors went to Liu Ce and Levi Rodrigues Jr., who engaged in an intense light heavyweight bout, with Liu securing a knockout in the first round. The event set a record as the highest-grossing in the venue's history.