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EPISODE · Aug 30, 2026 · 38 MIN

SONG UPSETS UMAR!!!! SONG NEXT FOR TITLE SHOT?

from WEIGHING IN · host John McCarthy & Josh Thomson's MMA Show

On this episode of Weighing In, Josh Thomson breaks down the massive bantamweight showdown between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong in Shanghai. Umar enters as the No. 3-ranked bantamweight and former title challenger, while Song is ranked No. 6 and fighting in front of his home crowd. The UFC has positioned this as a critical fight in the race for the next title opportunity. Can Umar use his world-class wrestling and grappling to control Song, or can Song's speed, power and striking create the upset? There's also the bigger question: Is Umar one win away from another UFC title shot? After falling short against Merab Dvalishvili, Umar has rebounded with two straight wins and now has a massive opportunity to put himself right back in the championship conversation. Josh breaks down the matchup, the keys to victory for both fighters, the bantamweight title picture and what the winner should get next. 🔥 Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong. UFC Shanghai. Title implications. Who wins—and who should get the next title shot? 👇 Drop your prediction in the comments! 💧 STAY HYDRATED WITH LMNT Get LMNT Here 🎙️ WATCH CROSSING LINES Crossing Lines Sports TV 📲 FOLLOW WEIGHING IN Instagram: @therealpunk Subscribe for UFC previews, instant reactions, fighter interviews, fight breakdowns and the biggest conversations in MMA. #UFCShanghai #UmarNurmagomedov #SongYadong #UFC #MMA #JoshThomson #WeighingIn #UFCBantamweight #UFCNews

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