India, Aug. 29 -- Song Yadong produced the biggest win of his career on home soil, knocking out former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov in the second round to headline UFC Fight Night 286 at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center. The bantamweight upset capped a stacked card featuring 13 total bouts, with knockouts, submissions and decisions across the promotion's return to China, as multiple fighters staked their claim for bigger opportunities inside the division.

Song Yadong Stuns Nurmagomedov to Call for Title Shot

Song entered as an underdog against the well-regarded Nurmagomedov but delivered a statement performance in front of his home fans. The opening round saw a tactical exchange of kicks before Nurmagomedov secured a takedown o...