Song Yadong knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov with a powerful uppercut during the UFC Shanghai main event on Aug. 29, 2026 [1].
The victory represents a major upset in the bantamweight division, shifting the momentum for Yadong as he climbs the contender rankings. The win disrupts the trajectory of Nurmagomedov, who entered the bout as a heavy favorite.
The UFC recently released new footage of the knockout, providing fans with an alternate camera angle of the strike. The blow, described by observers as a “tiger uppercut,” ended the fight abruptly and left the arena in shock [2].
Yadong entered the contest as a +450 betting underdog [3]. Despite the odds, the Chinese fighter secured the win in front of a home crowd in Shanghai [1].
"It's the best moment of my life," Yadong said [4].
Analysts have praised the technical execution of the knockout. Daniel Cormier said the strike was a textbook uppercut and said it shows why Yadong is a threat [5]. A Yahoo Sports reporter also described the move as a perfect tiger uppercut [6].
The release of the additional footage follows a wave of fan reactions on social media. The UFC provided the new perspective to give viewers a fresh look at the high-impact moment that defined the event [2].
“"It's the best moment of my life."”
This result significantly alters the bantamweight landscape by proving that Song Yadong can overcome elite prospects. By defeating a highly touted fighter like Nurmagomedov, Yadong establishes himself as a primary contender for a title shot while forcing Nurmagomedov to reset his climb toward the championship.
