The showdown between ranked bantamweight contenders Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong will headline the UFC Shanghai card on Saturday inside Oriental Sports Center in Pudong District, China.
As the higher-ranked contender with a better pro record, Nurmagomedov heads into the match as the betting favorite with -600 UFC odds, while Song, who’s coming off a bounce-back win in his previous bout, is going to be the +425 betting underdog.
UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Fight Odds
- Umar Nurmagomedov: -600
- Song Yadong: +425
UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song: Tale of the Tape
| Umar Nurmagomedov | Song Yadong | |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | 28 |
| Height | 5’8” | 5’8” |
| Reach | 69 inches | 67 inches |
| Leg Reach | 39 inches | 38 inches |
| Record | 20-1 | 23-9-1 |
| Fighting Style | MMA | Boxer |
| Finishing Rate | 45% | 57% |
UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song: Prediction
I predict a decision win for Nurmagomedov over Song because he’s the more well-rounded fighter and can take the fight to the ground. Nurmagomedov has underrated and underappreciated striking skills, which makes him a more dangerous fighter.
Most opponents think Nurmagomedov mainly goes for a takedown, which opens up opportunities for him in the stand-up battle. He’s a good kicker and is very tricky with it because opponents can’t telegraph it.
I think Song will be more worried about Nurmagomedov’s takedowns, and he’ll open his defense in the stand-up department. Nurmagomedov will land more significant strikes in the process and eventually secure takedowns as the fight progresses.
Umar Nurmagomedov’s Recent Fight Results
Nurmagomedov was the former Gorilla Fighting titleholder before the UFC signed him in 2020. He won four of his last five fights inside the octagon, with wins over Bekzat Almakhan, Cory Sandhagen, Mario Bautista,Deiveson Figueiredo, and a loss to Merab Dvalishvili.
Song Yadong’s Recent Fight Results
Song has been with the UFC since 2017. In his last five appearances under the promotion, he racked up three wins against Chris Gutierrez, Henry Cejudo, and Figueiredo and two losses courtesy of Petr Yan and Sean O’Malley.
UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov vs. Song Fight Card
- Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong, bantamweight main event fight
- Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes, women’s strawweight fight
- Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura, bantamweight fight
- Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji, flyweight fight
- Liu Ce vs. Levi Rodrigues, light heavyweight fight
- Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas, flyweight fight
- Namsrai Batbayar vs. Andre Lima, flyweight fight
- Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas, flyweight fight
- Jack Jenkins vs. Sean Woodson, featherweight fight
- Xiao Long vs. Francisco Nuzzi, bantamweight fight
- Lawrence Lui vs. Hector Santiago, bantamweight fight
- Xiong Jingnan vs. Julia Polastri, women’s strawweight fight
- Ding Meng vs. Cam Nelson, welterweight fight
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