Umar Nurmagomedov enters as the clear favorite in this bantamweight main event due to his undefeated UFC record, elite wrestling pedigree, and top-three ranking, while Song Yadong brings home-country support in Shanghai along with strong striking volume and a recent submission win. The matchup pits Nurmagomedov's grappling control against Song's durability and counter-striking, with both fighters coming off strong recent form. No major injuries or roster changes have surfaced in the lead-up, keeping the bout on schedule for the five-round headliner at the Pudong Development Bank Shanghai Oriental Sports Center on August 29.
This market will resolve to "Song Yadong" if Song Yadong is officially declared the winner of the fight against Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song, scheduled for August 29, 2026.
It will resolve to "Umar Nurmagomedov" if Umar Nurmagomedov is officially declared the winner.
If the fight is declared a draw or technical draw, ruled a No Contest, not scored, canceled, or postponed beyond September 12, 2026, this market will resolve "50-50."
The resolution source for this market will be official information from the UFC.
