‌‌‌Chinese UFC stars ready for Shanghai showdown

The Shanghai leg of the 2026 UFC Fight Night and Road to UFC will be held at the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center from Aug 28 to 29. Ahead of the event, Chinese fighters Song Yadong, Sumudaerji and Shi Ming gave exclusive interviews to China Daily, reflecting on setbacks and growth in their careers, discussing their individual goals, and sharing messages to their younger selves when they were first entering the arena.