- Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong
- UFC Shanghai Showdown
- Shanghai Indoor Stadium, Shanghai
- Date: Saturday, August 29, 2026
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st 29, 2026. The initial betting odds place Nurmagomedov at -500 and Yadong at +385.
Umar Nurmagomedov aims to enhance his impressive record of 20-1-0 as he steps into the octagon. At 30 years old, he weighs in at 135 lbs and stands 5’8″ tall, with a reach of 69″. On the other hand, Song “Kung Fu Kid” Yadong also stands at 5’8″ and competes at 135 lbs, boasting a professional record of 23-9-1 (1 NC). The 28-year-old has a reach of 67″. Analyzing significant strikes, Nurmagomedov averages 3.86 landings per minute, while Yadong connects on 4.34 significant strikes each minute. Nurmagomedov shows accuracy by landing 56% of his attempts, compared to Yadong’s 43%. Defensively, Nurmagomedov absorbs only 1.86 significant strikes per minute, while “Kung Fu Kid” sustains 3.81. Nurmagomedov effectively defends against 61% of his opponent’s significant strikes, whereas Yadong blocks 55%.
| UFC Shanghai Event | Umar Nurmagomedov | Song Yadong |
|---|---|---|
| Opening Betting Odds | -500 | +385 |
| Professional Record | 20-1-0 | 23-9-1 (1 NC) |
| Average Fight Duration | 14:04 | 13:00 |
| Height | 5’8″ | 5’8″ |
| Weight Class | 135 lbs | 135 lbs |
| Reach | 69″ | 67″ |
| Strikes Landed per Minute | 3.86 | 4.34 |
| Striking Accuracy | 56% | 43% |
In the realm of takedowns, Umar Nurmagomedov excels as he successfully completes 4.03 takedowns per 15 minutes, converting on 46% of his attempts and defending against 79% of his opponents’ takedown efforts. Yadong, however, achieves takedowns on 41% of his attempts and defends against 73% of opponent takedowns. When it comes to submission attempts, Nurmagomedov averages only 0.2 submissions per 3 rounds, whereas Yadong attempts 0.6 submissions during the same duration.
In his last outing, Umar Nurmagomedov faced Deiveson Figueiredo and claimed victory via unanimous decision after round 3. Figueiredo managed to land 28 out of 58 total strikes during the bout. Nurmagomedov showcased a striking performance by landing 103 out of 167 attempts. Significant strikes were equally interesting, with Figueiredo landing just 29% of his 27 attempts. Of these, 4 out of 18 targeted the head. Nurmagomedov found more success, landing 47% of his significant attempts with 34 out of 72 connecting, including 19 hits to the head. Notably, 87% of significant strikes from Figueiredo and 82% from Nurmagomedov landed at a distance.
In Song Yadong’s previous fight, he also squared off against Deiveson Figueiredo, securing a win via guillotine choke in round 2. Figueiredo landed 100% of his significant strikes at distance, while Yadong scored 95% on his end. Yadong connected on 46% of his 52 significant strikes, including 6 direct hits to the head. Figueiredo was less effective, matching 9 of his 17 attempts and landing only 2 of 8 to the head. Overall, Yadong landed 30 of 58 total strikes compared to Figueiredo’s 17 of 26.
Must-Watch Fights
Another exciting matchup to circle on your calendar is Qileng Aori against Kai Asakura. Aori, looking to improve his record of 26-13-0 (1 NC), is 33 years old, weighs 135 lbs, and stands 5’7″ with a reach of 69″. Asakura, standing at 5’8″ and weighing in at 135 lbs, holds a professional record of 22-6-0. In grappling stats, Aori averages 1.11 takedowns per 3 rounds while Asakura records 0.80 takedowns per 15 minutes. When it comes to striking, Aori averages 4.40 strikes landed per minute with a 49% accuracy, compared to Asakura’s 2.53 strikes per minute at a 34% accuracy rate.
Don’t miss the showdown between Andre Lima and Namsrai Batbayar. Batbayar, aiming for a win to elevate his record of 10-1-0, weighs 125 lbs at 5’4″ tall with a reach of 68″. Lima, entering the octagon at 5’7″ and weighing 125 lbs, is looking to improve his record of 11-1-0 and has a reach of 67″. In grappling exchanges, Batbayar successfully defends against 85% of takedowns and completes his attempts 30% of the time, while Lima converts 60% of his takedown attempts with a 75% defense rate. Striking statistics show Batbayar absorbs 3.42 strikes per minute and lands 4.44, while Lima absorbs only 2.66 strikes per minute and lands 3.94.
What are your predictions for tonight’s UFC match against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on Umar Nurmagomedov (-500)
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