Umar Nurmagomedov will headline UFC Shanghai on Aug. 29 against a Chinese opponent. The Ultimate Fighting Championship aims to give home fans in China a reason to celebrate.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship has confirmed that Umar Nurmagomedov will top the bill at the event in Shanghai.
The matchup pits the fighter against a local Chinese opponent, a decision designed to appeal to the home crowd.
The card is scheduled for Aug. 29, with no further details on the rest of the lineup released at this time.
