UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Recap: Full Results and Analysis
Song Yadong delivered the biggest upset of 2026 on Saturday night, stopping the heavily favored Umar Nurmagomedov with a second-round TKO at SPD Bank Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. The finish lit up the Chinese crowd, ended one of the sport's most impressive unbeaten runs, and immediately reshuffled the bantamweight title picture. It was a night that belonged entirely to the home fighters and their supporters.
Full Results
| Fight | Winner | Method | Round | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong | Song Yadong | TKO (Punch) | 2 | 1:48 |
| Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes | Denise Gomes | TKO (Elbow) | 1 | 4:49 |
| Kai Asakura vs. Aori Qileng | Kai Asakura | TKO (Punches) | 2 | 0:34 |
| Alex Perez vs. Su Mudaerji | Su Mudaerji | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Ce Liu vs. Levi Rodrigues | Ce Liu | TKO (Punch) | 1 | 4:26 |
| Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas | Bilal Hasan | TKO (Punch) | 2 | 2:28 |
| André Lima vs. Masrai Batbayar | André Lima | Submission (Guillotine Choke) | 3 | 3:03 |
| Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas | Rei Tsuruya | Submission (Rear Naked Choke) | 1 | 4:14 |
| Francesco Nuzzi vs. Xiao Long | Francesco Nuzzi | TKO (Punches) | 1 | 1:00 |
| Sean Woodson vs. Jack Jenkins | Sean Woodson | Decision (Split) | 3 | 5:00 |
| Lawrence Lui vs. Hector Santiago | Hector Santiago | TKO (Punch) | 2 | 0:53 |
| Julia Polastri vs. Jingnan Xiong | Julia Polastri | TKO (Kick) | 1 | 3:06 |
| Ding Meng vs. Cam Nelson | Cam Nelson | Decision (Unanimous) | 3 | 5:00 |
Main Event: Song Yadong Stuns Umar Nurmagomedov
Umar Nurmagomedov entered as a significant favorite, ranked No. 3 in the bantamweight division and widely regarded as one of the most technically complete grapplers in the UFC roster. The Dagestani came in with momentum, a polished wrestling-based game plan, and an unbeaten streak that had placed him in the title conversation. Song Yadong, ranked No. 6 and fighting in front of his home crowd, was a live underdog but not expected to have the power or timing to hurt Nurmagomedov on the feet.
Round one went largely as the oddsmakers predicted. Nurmagomedov used his wrestling to control Song on the canvas, grinding out positional control and neutralizing Song's striking. The crowd was subdued.
That changed dramatically 1:48 into the second round. As Nurmagomedov shot for another takedown attempt, Song timed him perfectly with a right uppercut that caught the Dagestani clean on the chin. Nurmagomedov's legs buckled instantly and he fell unconscious as Song landed follow-up punches. Referee Marc Goddard stepped in quickly to call the fight. The arena erupted.
Song took the microphone in the Octagon and delivered a message for the bantamweight division: he is next in line for the title. The win earns him a Performance of the Night bonus and rewrites the division's near-term calculus. Nurmagomedov, who appeared unbeaten and destined for a title shot just weeks ago, now faces a rebuilding process.
Co-Main: Denise Gomes Destroys Yan Xiaonan
The co-main event was another shock for the home crowd. Brazilian striker Denise Gomes took on Yan Xiaonan in a strawweight bout that Yan was expected to control on the feet. Instead, Gomes was aggressive from the opening bell, pushing Yan toward the cage and working her way inside. The finish came at 4:49 of round one when Gomes connected with a vicious elbow that dropped Yan and forced referee intervention.
The result was emphatic. Gomes's win earns her a $25,000 finish bonus and puts her right back into the strawweight title race. Yan's loss, on home soil, is a significant setback for the Chinese fighter.
Notable Prelim Finishes
The prelims produced some of the night's most exciting moments.
Kai Asakura was relentless from the opening bell against Aori Qileng. Asakura caught his opponent with punches early in round two, swarming him on the canvas and forcing a stoppage at just 34 seconds. The fast finish earned Asakura a $25,000 bonus and announced him as a name to watch in the bantamweight division.
Ce Liu turned in the most action-packed fight of the night against Levi Rodrigues in a light heavyweight clash. Liu stopped Rodrigues via TKO (punch) in the first round at 4:26 in a bout that earned both fighters Fight of the Night honors — $100,000 each. It was the kind of fight that turns a prospect into a fan favorite.
Bilal Hasan collected a Performance of the Night bonus ($100,000) for his second-round TKO of Nilson Rojas. Hasan was in control throughout the brief contest and finished emphatically to cap a strong showing.
Rei Tsuruya wasted little time in the flyweight prelims, finishing Kevin Borjas with a rear naked choke at 4:14 of the first round to earn a $25,000 finish bonus.
Julia Polastri stood out in the strawweight prelims, finishing Jingnan Xiong with a first-round TKO via kick at 3:06. Polastri's aggressive finishing style and clean technique make her one to watch as the division evolves.
Hector Santiago earned a $25,000 bonus after stopping Lawrence Lui via TKO in the second round at 0:53. Francesco Nuzzi also collected $25,000 after finishing Xiao Long in one minute flat with ground-and-pound.
Bonuses
- Performance of the Night ($100,000): Song Yadong, Bilal Hasan
- Fight of the Night ($100,000): Ce Liu, Levi Rodrigues
- Finish Bonuses ($25,000): Denise Gomes, Kai Asakura, Rei Tsuruya, Francesco Nuzzi, Hector Santiago
The card distributed $400,000 in total bonuses across the full night.