Top bantamweight contenders will headline at the Shanghai Indoor Stadium this Saturday.
This coming Saturday, the premier promotion returns to China for UFC Shanghai, headlined by Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong.
The Russian contender is hoping to extend his win streak to three wins in a row, potentially earning another shot at the title, while Yadong is hoping to buck the trend of winning one and losing one.
As we enter fight week, here is everything you need to know about the event in Asia on Saturday night.
What time does UFC Shanghai start?
Fans in the United States will have to tune into the action at a different time than usual this Saturday.
Fans in Europe, though, will finally be able to watch an event that isn’t taking place in the early hours of the morning.
Time zonePrelimsMain cardET3:00 AM6:00 AMPST12:00 AM3:00 AMGMT8:00 AM11:00 AM
How to watch UFC Shanghai
The fights taking place on August 29 will be available to watch on Paramount+ for viewers in the United States.
Despite that, where you can watch will differ depending on which region you are viewing the event in, as not every territory was affected by the UFC’s $7.7 billion deal with Paramount.
Make sure you check to see who holds the broadcasting rights for the UFC in your part of the world if you’re planning to catch UFC Shanghai live.
Region / Territory Primary streaming & TV PlatformUnited States Paramount+ United Kingdom & IrelandTNT Sports / Discovery+CanadaSportsnet+ (Sportsnet NOW)AustraliaKayo Sports / Foxtel Main Event Latin America (excl Brazil) Paramount+ / Disney+ (ESPN)BrazilUFC Fight PassGermany, Austria, Italy, SpainDAZNFranceRMC SportNetherlandsDiscovery+ / EurosportMENA (Middle East & N. AfricaStarzplay / UFC ArabiaRest of WorldUFC Fight Pass
Who else is fighting at UFC Shanghai?
Nurmagomedov and Yadong will be backed by a 12-fight undercard for fans in Shanghai to look forward to.
Former title challenger and home country fighter Yan Xiaonan competes in the co-main event, looking to return to the win column.
UFC Shanghai full line-up
Umar Nurmagomedov vs. Song Yadong
Yan Xiaonan vs. Denise Gomes
Aoriqileng vs. Kai Asakura
Alex Perez vs. Sumudaerji
Levi Rodrigues Jr. vs. Ce Liu
Bilal Hasan vs. Nilson Rojas
Andre Lima vs. Namsrai Batbayar
Rei Tsuruya vs. Kevin Borjas
Long Xiao vs. Francesco Nuzzi
Jack Jenkins vs. Sean Woodson
Lawrence Lui vs. Hector Santiago
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