Song Yadong beats Umar Nurmagomedov by KO at UFC Shanghai
Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai, handing the Russian his second career defeat. The Chinese bantamweight delivered a finish that stunned the capacity crowd and sent shockwaves through the division.
How it ended
Song secured the knockout to claim one of the biggest wins of his career. The stoppage marked the tenth knockout victory on his record and ended Nurmagomedov's pursuit of divisional supremacy in emphatic fashion.
Updated records
- Umar Nurmagomedov — 20-2 (2 KO)
- Song Yadong — 23-8-1 (10 KO)
What's next
Song moves to twenty-three wins, eight losses and one draw, positioning himself firmly in the bantamweight conversation. Nurmagomedov drops to twenty wins and two losses, and will need to regroup after suffering consecutive defeats for the first time in his professional run.
Frequently asked questions
Who won Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong?
Song Yadong defeated Umar Nurmagomedov by KO at UFC Shanghai.
How did Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong end?
The fight ended by KO.
What's Song Yadong's record now?
Song Yadong now stands at 23-8-1 (10 KO).
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