Bantamweight contender Song Yadong delivered a stunning upset at UFC Fight Night 286 in Shanghai, knocking out the heavily favored Umar Nurmagomedov with a powerful uppercut in the main event. The knockout left Nurmagomedov unconscious and caught observers off guard, as few had predicted such a decisive result.
The emotional toll of the loss was especially visible in Nurmagomedov’s corner, which included PFL lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov, UFC Hall of Famer Khabib Nurmagomedov, along with trainers Iakub Shikhdzhamalov and Abubakar Nurmagomedov. All four team members displayed visible distress following the knockout.
Immediately after the finish, Usman rushed into the octagon toward his fallen brother and appeared to collide with Song, who was celebrating his upset victory. Slow-motion footage suggested Usman may have attempted to shove the victor, though he held back from throwing any strikes.
The situation quickly de-escalated as professionalism took hold. Khabib demonstrated respect toward Song by helping wipe blood from a cut above the fighter’s eyebrow, showing the mutual respect between the camps despite the intensity of the moment.
Originally reported by Sports.yahoo →
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