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Three UFC Shanghai fighters miss weight including both sides of one scheduled matchup

Three UFC Shanghai fighters miss weight, including both fighters in one scheduled matchup, ahead of tonight's event.

By · Published August 28, 2026 at 22:30 UTC · Updated August 29, 2026 at 00:27 UTC

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Where it stands

UFC Fight Night Shanghai is scheduled for tonight. Bloody Elbow first reported that three fighters missed weight, including both fighters in one scheduled matchup. CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, SportsLine and UFC.com have not yet acknowledged the weight misses. The UFC has not yet commented on whether the fights will proceed as scheduled or if there will be any changes to the card.

The weight misses involve Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong, who are scheduled to face each other in a highly anticipated matchup. The other fighter who missed weight has not been named. The UFC has strict weight-cutting rules, and fighters who miss weight can face penalties, including fines and potential suspension. CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, SportsLine and UFC.com have not yet acknowledged the weight misses.

The UFC has not yet commented on whether the fights will proceed as scheduled or if there will be any changes to the card. The UFC has a history of making last-minute changes to fight cards, and it is possible that the card could be altered due to the weight misses.

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Answered

Which fighters missed weight?

Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong, who are scheduled to face each other, missed weight. The third fighter who missed weight has not been named.

What penalties do fighters face for missing weight?

The UFC has strict weight-cutting rules. Fighters who miss weight can face penalties, including fines and potential suspension.

Will the fights proceed as scheduled?

The UFC has not yet commented on whether the fights will proceed as scheduled or if there will be any changes to the card.

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