Bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong look to get one step closer to the title in the main event of UFC Fight Night 286.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong preview
Nurmagomedov (20-1 MMA, 8-1 UFC) enters his second UFC main event on the heels of back-to-back wins over Mario Bautista and Deiveson Figueiredo. Three fights ago, he got his first shot at the bantamweight title against Merab Dvalishvili at UFC 311, where he came up short on the scorecards.
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Song (23-9-1 MMA, 12-4-1 UFC) enters his sixth UFC main event after submitting former flyweight champion Deiveson Figueiredo in May. He’s traded wins and losses over his last four outings, with his most recent back-to-back wins coming against Ricky Simon and Chris Gutierrez in 2023.
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong odds
According to DraftKings, Nurmagomedov is a big -470 favorite over Song, who opens as a +360 underdog.
How to watch Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong
Where: Shanghai Oriental Sports Center, Shanghai, China
Broadcast/streaming: Paramount+
When: Saturday, Aug. 29, 2026
This article originally appeared on MMA Junkie: UFC Shanghai: Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong odds, what to know
