Who is fighting at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song?

The bantamweight main event features Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) vs. Yadong Song (23-9-1). The co-main event pits flyweights Alex Perez (26-10) against Sumudaerji (19-7), with additional bouts including Xiaonan Yan vs. Denise Gomes at women's strawweight and Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas at flyweight.

Where can I find odds and analysis for UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song?

This page provides best available odds and full fight card analysis for every bout on the UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song card, streamed live on Paramount+.

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Q: When is UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song and what time does it start?

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China. Because of the time difference, the main card starts at approximately 6:00 AM ET on Paramount+ (6:00 PM local time in Shanghai), with prelims beginning at approximately 4:00 AM ET.

Saturday, August 29, 2026

Shanghai, China

Shanghai Indoor Stadium

⚡ Upcoming Event6 Fights

Main Card: Paramount+

Prelims: Paramount+

Start Time: 6:00 AM ET

Start Time by Timezone

Times are estimated; prelims start at approximately 4:00 AM ET. Subject to change.

Eastern US/Canada

Main Card

6:00 AM

Pacific US/Canada

Main Card

3:00 AM

BST

United Kingdom / Ireland

Main Card

11:00 AM

CET

Central Europe

Main Card

12:00 PM

CST

Shanghai, China

Main Card

6:00 PM

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Shanghai: Full Card Analytics & Predictions

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song — Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai — August 29, 2026

The UFC returns to China with a five-round bantamweight main event: Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1), one of the division's most technical grapplers, meets home favorite Yadong Song (23-9-1), a heavy-handed striker fighting in front of a Shanghai crowd. The co-main pits flyweights Alex Perez (26-10) against Sumudaerji (19-7).

The Paramount+ card leans heavily on China's growing roster, with Xiaonan Yan vs. Denise Gomes at women's strawweight and prospect bouts across the prelims. Every fight below includes best available odds and a full breakdown.

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What is UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song?

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song is an MMA event on August 29, 2026, at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China. The main event pits Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) against Yadong Song (23-9-1) in a five-round bantamweight bout. The card airs on Paramount+ (main card at approximately 6:00 AM ET).

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What is the matchup between Nurmagomedov and Song?

Nurmagomedov vs. Song is a classic grappler-versus-striker main event: Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) looks to control range, chain wrestling and pace over five rounds, while Yadong Song (23-9-1) counters with power boxing and knockout threat in front of his home crowd. Every fight on the card below includes best available odds and a full breakdown on its fight page.

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How to watch UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song and what time does it start?

UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song takes place Saturday, August 29, 2026. Because Shanghai is 12 hours ahead of the US East Coast, the main card starts at approximately 6:00 AM ET (6:00 PM local time) on Paramount+. Prelims start at approximately 4:00 AM ET, also on Paramount+. Shanghai Indoor Stadium hosts the action.

Main Event — Bantamweight

Nurmagomedov vs. Song

Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1) brings elite grappling and wrestling pressure against the power boxing of home favorite Yadong Song (23-9-1) over five rounds in Shanghai.

Co-Main — Flyweight

Perez vs. Sumudaerji

Veteran Alex Perez (26-10) meets the rangy, home-soil striker Sumudaerji (19-7) in a flyweight bout with divisional stakes.

Main Card Spotlight

Yan vs. Gomes

Xiaonan Yan (19-5) headlines the women's strawweight action against the hard-hitting Denise Gomes (12-3).

Prospect Watch

Tsuruya vs. Borjas

Unbeaten-in-defeat-averse flyweight Rei Tsuruya (11-1) faces Kevin Borjas (11-5) in a prelim matchup of rising 125-pounders.

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UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Fights, Analytics & Predictions

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Model Probabilities vs Market Odds Summary

Fight	Fighter A	Model Prob A	Market Odds A	Implied Prob A	Fighter B	Model Prob B	Market Odds B	Implied Prob B
Nurmagomedov vs Song🟢	Umar Nurmagomedov	80%	N/A	—	Yadong Song	20%	N/A	—
Perez vs Sumudaerji🟢	Alex Perez	56%	N/A	—	Sumudaerji	44%	N/A	—
Yan vs Gomes🟢	Xiaonan Yan	58%	N/A	—	Denise Gomes	42%	N/A	—
Tsuruya vs Borjas🟡	Rei Tsuruya	65%	N/A	—	Kevin Borjas	35%	N/A	—

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