Nurmagomedov, Song Make Weight for UFC Shanghai Main Event

Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong both made weight without issue for their UFC Shanghai main event, with Nurmagomedov coming in at 135.5 pounds and Song at 136 pounds ahead of Saturday's card at Shanghai Indoor Stadium.

The bantamweight headliner tops a card that streams live on Paramount+ this Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026. Both numbers fall within the promotion's one-pound allowance for non-title bouts, so the fight is officially locked in as scheduled.

The strawweight co-main event is also official, with Yan Xiaonan weighing in at 115.5 pounds and Denise Gomes at 115 pounds. Also on the main card, former Rizin bantamweight champion Kai Asakura and Aoriqileng both hit 135.5 pounds for their matchup, flyweights Alex Perez (126) and Sumudaerji (125) made weight, light heavyweights Levi Rodrigues Jr. and Ce Liu both landed at 206 pounds, and flyweights Bilal Hasan and Nilson Rojas each checked in at 124.5 pounds.

What's at Stake for Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong

This fight matters in a crowded 135-pound title picture. Nurmagomedov, a former title challenger, is looking to rebuild momentum in the bantamweight rankings, while Song Yadong enters as a legitimate contender angling for another crack at the top of the division. A win here for either man keeps them squarely in the mix for a future title shot, while a loss could push them back several spots in an increasingly stacked weight class.

Betting Angle

With both fighters comfortably inside the limit and no weight-cut drama to speak of, nothing here should move a line that was already shaping up as one of the closer main events on the UFC's China card. Bettors watching the bantamweight market should expect the number to stay tight given the styles at play, Nurmagomedov's grappling pedigree against Song's volume striking is the kind of stylistic puzzle that keeps oddsmakers cautious about installing a heavy favorite. Anyone eyeing the co-main should also note that Yan Xiaonan, fighting in front of a home crowd in Shanghai, often draws local betting interest that can shift the number leading into fight night.

Fans can also watch Andre Lima, Namsrai Batbayar, Rei Tsuruya, Kevin Borjas, Long Xiao, Francesco Nuzzi, Jack Jenkins, Sean Woodson, Lawrence Lui, Hector Santiago, Jingnan Xiong, Julia Polastri, Meng Ding and Cam Nelson round out the preliminary card on Paramount+.

Frequently Asked Questions

Did Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong make weight for UFC Shanghai?

Yes, Umar Nurmagomedov weighed in at 135.5 pounds and Song Yadong at 136 pounds for their UFC Shanghai bantamweight main event on Aug. 29, 2026.

Who is fighting in the UFC Shanghai co-main event?

Yan Xiaonan and Denise Gomes headline the strawweight co-main event at UFC Shanghai, with both fighters making weight at 115.5 and 115 pounds respectively.

Where and when is UFC Shanghai taking place?

UFC Shanghai takes place Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026, at Shanghai Indoor Stadium in Shanghai, China, streaming live on Paramount+.