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Song Yadong looks to become China’s first UFC champion after home victory

China’s Song Yadong celebrates after beating Russia’s Umar Nurmagomedov in their men’s bantamweight fight during the UFC Fight Night at Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai on Aug 29.

Home hero Song Yadong upsets Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai

China’s Song Yadong (24-9-1, 1 NC) knocked out Umar Nurmagomedov (20-2) with a right uppercut that stopped the fight at 1:48 of Round 2.

Max Holloway, 2 other fighters fined by state commission for celebrations at UFC 329

Max Holloway was one of three fighters who exited the cage following their individual fights prior to the official decision being announced at UFC 329.

Islam Makhachev, Mackenzie Dern aim to defend titles at UFC 330

Newly minted champion Islam Makhachev (left) defends his crown against surging contender Ian Machado Garry in the main event of UFC 330 on Aug 15.

UFC lost US$30 million on Trump’s Freedom 250 event at the White House

US President Donald Trump (centre), First Lady Melania Trump (fourth from left), UFC CEO Dana White (second from left) and other guests pose inside the Octagon at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15.

Jake Paul’s MVP merges with PFL to create global combat sports platform

Jake Paul (centre) with legendary boxing champion Mike Tyson (left) and singer DJ Khaled at the ESPY Awards in July.

MMA star McGregor says he injured ACL, meniscus in loss to Holloway

Conor McGregor after suffering a knee injury the ended his fight with Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena on July 11.

Ex-One Championship, UFC star Ben Askren calls time on career after wrestling comeback

Askren, 42, underwent a double lung transplant after a life-threatening battle with pneumonia and spent 40 days in a coma in 2025.

Conor McGregor’s knee ‘never an issue’ ahead of UFC 329, says coach

Jul 11, 2026; Las Vegas, Nevada, USA; Conor McGregor (right) attempts a flying kick at the start of his fight against Max Holloway during UFC 329 at T-Mobile Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

Federal grand jury indicts 8 men over alleged plot to attack White House UFC event, DOJ says

Jun 14, 2026; Washington, D.C., USA; A general view of the White House on the South Lawn as Ilia Topuria (not pictured) walks out prior to his fight against Justin Gaethje (not pictured) during UFC Freedom 250. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images

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