Last updated: August 24, 2026. UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song, also billed as UFC Shanghai, goes down Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China. Umar Nurmagomedov meets Song Yadong in a pivotal bantamweight main event, with Yan Xiaonan and Denise Gomes squaring off in the women’s strawweight co-main. Below is the full card and bout order, plus a free printable prediction sheet so you can pick every fight and run a pool with friends.
Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
Location: Oriental Sports Center, Shanghai, China
Main card: approximately 6:00 a.m. ET on Paramount+
Main event: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight)
Co-main event: Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes (Women’s Strawweight)
UFC Shanghai Full Card and Bout Order
| MAIN CARD | ||
| 1 | Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong (Bantamweight) | Your pick |
| 2 | Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes (Women’s Strawweight) | Your pick |
| 3 | Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura (Bantamweight) | Your pick |
| 4 | Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji (Flyweight) | Your pick |
| 5 | Liu Ce vs. Junior Tafa (Light Heavyweight) | Your pick |
| 6 | Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas (Flyweight) | Your pick |
| PRELIMINARY CARD | ||
| 7 | Namsrai Batbayar vs. Andre Lima (Flyweight) | Your pick |
| 8 | Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas (Flyweight) | Your pick |
| 9 | Jack Jenkins vs. Sean Woodson (Featherweight) | Your pick |
| 10 | Xiao Long vs. Francesco Nuzzi (Bantamweight) | Your pick |
| 11 | Lawrence Lui vs. Hector Santiago (Bantamweight) | Your pick |
| 12 | Xiong Jingnan vs. Julia Polastri (Women’s Strawweight) | Your pick |
| 13 | Ding Meng vs. Cam Nelson (Welterweight) | Your pick |
Card and bout order are subject to change in fight week. Confirmed as of August 24, 2026.
How to Watch UFC Shanghai
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song streams on Paramount+ in the United States. Because the event runs in Shanghai, the main card is expected around 6:00 a.m. ET on Saturday morning, with the preliminary card earlier. Check your local listings, as start times shift with the length of the undercard.
Make Your Picks: How to Run a UFC Shanghai Pool
Print the prediction sheet, then have everyone circle a winner for all 13 bouts before the main card starts. Score one point per correct pick, or add a bonus point for calling the method of victory (KO/TKO, submission, or decision). Most correct picks wins the pool. It is a quick, free way to make every fight matter.
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UFC Shanghai FAQ
When and where is UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song?
UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song, also billed as UFC Shanghai, takes place on Saturday, August 29, 2026 at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.
What is the UFC Shanghai main event?
Umar Nurmagomedov faces Song Yadong in a bantamweight main event, and Yan Xiaonan meets Denise Gomes in the women’s strawweight co-main event.
How can I watch UFC Shanghai?
UFC Shanghai streams on Paramount+ in the United States, with the main card expected around 6:00 a.m. ET on Saturday morning because the event runs in China.
Is there a printable UFC Shanghai prediction sheet?
Yes. A free printable UFC Shanghai prediction sheet PDF is available at the top of this page, with every bout listed so you and your friends can pick winners and run a pool.
How many fights are on the UFC Shanghai card?
UFC Shanghai features 13 bouts across the main card and preliminary card, headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong. The lineup is subject to change during fight week.
