Song Yadong KO's Umar Nurmagomedov in massive UFC upset
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Key Points:
- Song Yadong delivered a career-best performance by knocking out former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in the men's bantamweight main event at UFC Fight Night in Shanghai.
- Entering as a significant underdog, Song secured the knockout with a short right hand at 1:48 of Round 2, earning a raucous response from the home crowd.
- This victory marked Song's second consecutive finish win in China and his first appearance in Shanghai since his UFC debut in 2017.
- After the fight, Song expressed confidence in becoming the first male Chinese UFC champion, emphasizing his ambition and connection to fans.
- The post-fight celebration included a tense moment with Nurmagomedov's cornerman, Usman Nurmagomedov, but Song ultimately engaged enthusiastically with the crowd.
