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Usman Nurmagomedov issued a statement denying he attempted to strike Song Yadong after rushing the cage to check on his brother Umar following a knockout loss. While some outlets described a near-miss elbow strike, Usman and Daniel Cormier insisted the collision was accidental. Umar confirmed he was uninjured, and Usman remains a free agent with reported interest from the UFC.
UFC Shanghai concluded with Umar Nurmagomedov defeating Song Yadong in the bantamweight main event. Preliminary card highlights included Andre Lima and Rei Tsuruya securing late-round submissions, while Julia Polastri knocked out Xiong Jingnan with a head kick.
The main event of UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs. Song is confirmed for August 29 in Shanghai, with Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong making weight. Three other fighters missed their limits, leading to catchweight bouts and a purse fine for Andre Lima.
UFC Shanghai official weigh-ins concluded with main event fighters Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong making weight, while three preliminary card participants missed their limits. The event takes place Saturday at the Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Archie Colgan by knockout at 3:42 of the first round in the PFL New York main event, defending the lightweight title and signaling the end of his PFL contract with an emphatic win, on a card that also showcased several other results.
At UBS Arena in New York, Usman Nurmagomedov defends the PFL lightweight title against Archie Colgan in the main event, though the article does not report a result; the co-main features Dakota Ditcheva defeating Denise Kielholtz by unanimous decision (30-27, 30-27, 30-27). Additional winners on the main card include Amru Magomedov (TKO over Angel Alvarez) and Moustapha Diakhaté (TKO over Darryl Walker). In the prelims, Lazaro Dayron edged Raufeon Stots by split decision; Sean Gauci, Omar El Dafrawy, Tatiana Postarnakova, and Levan Khabalaev also earned wins over Allan Begosso, Jonathan Piersma, Montana De La Rosa, and Chamy Delva respectively.
Two PFL New York undercard bouts were canceled during fight week (Simeon Powell vs. Dovlet Yagshimuradov and Zach Nishimwe vs. Moustapha Diakhate) while the main card remains intact with Usman Nurmagomedov defending the lightweight title vs. Archie Colgan and Dakota Ditcheva facing Denise Kielholtz; a short-notice replacement is being sought for Nishimwe to keep Diakhate on the card.
Fans and experts are outraged over the controversial scorecards in the Nurmagomedov vs. Hughes 2 fight at PFL Dubai, with some judges awarding an excessively lopsided victory to Nurmagomedov, sparking accusations of unfair judging and calls for accountability.
Usman Nurmagomedov narrowly defeated Paul Hughes on points to retain his PFL lightweight title in Dubai, with the fight marked by close rounds, strategic takedowns, and Hughes's impressive performance despite the loss. The bout highlighted Nurmagomedov's continued dominance and potential future moves, including a possible fight against Alfie Davis or a transition to UFC.
Usman Nurmagomedov defeated Paul Hughes via unanimous decision in a closely contested MMA fight at PFL Dubai, with highlights showcasing intense exchanges, takedowns, and strategic striking.
The Professional Fighters League (PFL) held an event in Dubai featuring a lightweight title rematch between Usman Nurmagomedov and Paul Hughes, with Nurmagomedov winning by unanimous decision, along with several other fights including Corey Anderson's victory over Dovlet Yagshimuradov. The event was streamed live on ESPN+, DAZN, and the PFL app.