Umar Nurmagomedov Faces First Knockout Loss at UFC Shanghai

Umar Nurmagomedov experienced the first knockout loss of his career during a fight against Yadong Song at UFC Shanghai on Saturday night.

Entering the match as a strong favorite, Nurmagomedov was defeated by a second-round uppercut, marking a significant moment in his professional journey, which now stands at 20 wins and 2 losses.

In the aftermath, fellow fighters, including former UFC champion Belal Muhammad and current lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, expressed their support for Nurmagomedov, encouraging him to remain resilient in the face of criticism. Song's victory improved his record to 24 wins, 9 losses, and 1 draw, and he received a performance bonus of $100,000 for his impressive finish.