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How to watch UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song live stream and TV channel in UK

All the details on how to watch UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song via live stream and TV.

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Published: Friday, 28 August 2026 at 11:00 am

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It's all eyes on Shanghai on Saturday as Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong top the card at UFC Fight Night.

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The Octagon is back in China to close out August for the second year in a row, this time with Song – the host country's top male contender – hoping to impress a home crowd in the headline bout.

He will face Nurmagomedov in a fight that will impact the chase for the next shot at the Bantamweight title.

That's not all, a jam-packed undercard, including fighters to watch from across Asia and the ANZ region, means combat sports fans will want to tune in.

There's no need to stay up late for this one either, with a rare Saturday morning bout for UK viewers.

Radio Times rounds up everything you need to know about how to watch UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song via live stream and TV.

When is UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song?

The event takes place on Sunday 29 August 2026.

TV coverage of the main card, including Nurmagomedov v Song, begins from 11am UK time on TNT Sports, while the preliminary bouts, on UFC Fight Pass, begin at 8am.

What channel is UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song?

Nurmagomedov v Song will be shown live on TNT Sports 4.

There are multiple ways to get TNT Sports. If you already have BT Broadband, you can add TNT Sports to your existing contract from just £18 per month. You can add the ‘Big Sport’ package for £40 per month which includes all TNT Sports and 11 Sky Sports channels via a NOW pass.

You can also access TNT Sports via HBO Max and stream directly to your smart TV.

Watch UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song live stream

You can watch the match on TNT Sports via a HBO Max sport pass without signing up to a contract.

Regular subscribers can also stream matches on a variety of devices including laptops, smartphones and tablets via the HBO Max app.

HBO Max is the new streaming home of TNT Sports, showing events including live Premier League, FA Cup, UEFA Champions League, Premiership Rugby, UFC, Boxing and MotoGP. Learn more here: hbomax.com

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Umar Nurmagomedov vs Song Yadong odds

In working partnership with the Radio Times, bet365 has provided the following betting odds for this event:

bet365 odds: Umar Nurmagomedov (2/11) v Ian Machado Garry (4/1)*

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Where is the UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song?

Makhachev faces Garry at Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China.

The 18,000-capacity venue opened in July 2011.

UFC Shanghai: Nurmagomedov v Song undercard

Main card – From 2am on TNT Sports 4 / HBO Max

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Preliminary card – From 8am on UFC Fight Pass

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Ned is a sports writer at RadioTimes.com. He has covered a host of sports from EFL football, international cricket and golf all the way through to bike polo and triathlon.

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