Umar Nurmagomedov is set to headline UFC Shanghai on August 29th, facing off against Song Yadong in a bantamweight bout. Nurmagomedov recently secured a victory in a title eliminator against Cory Sandhagen, positioning him for a significant fight in the division.
In other fight news, Dillon Danis has withdrawn from his scheduled main event against Mike Perry at Duel Arena 1 due to a severe injury requiring surgery. Brandon Jenkins will step in to face Perry on short notice. The UFC Shanghai event details, including start time, fight card, and streaming information, have also been released.
Umar Nurmagomedov to Headline UFC Shanghai Against Song Yadong; Danis Withdraws
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