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Real Fight Promotion Joins MMA Bushido: A New Chapter for Eastern European MMA

Posted on August 26, 2026 by Vitaliy Vovk

The landscape of mixed martial arts in Eastern Europe continues to evolve, and one of the region’s most respected organizations is entering a new era.

MMA Bushido has officially announced that Real Fight Promotion (RFP), one of Ukraine’s longest-running and most recognized MMA organizations, has become part of the MMA Bushido family.

For nearly two decades, Real Fight Promotion has been a significant force in Ukrainian mixed martial arts. Founded in 2007 by promoter Vitaliy Vovk, RFP has organized more than 100 events, helped develop numerous professional fighters, and established itself as one of the country’s leading MMA promotions. Throughout its history, RFP events have gained recognition from the international MMA community and reached audiences across Europe and the United States.

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Fight Matrix Program – UFC Fight Night: Nurmagomedov vs Song (08-29-2026)

Posted on August 24, 2026 by Jason

Bantamweight (135)
[#4][#4UFC] Umar Nurmagomedov (20-1-0, -496) vs. [#6][#6UFC] Yadong Song (23-10-1, +374)
Umar Nurmagomedov is the All-Time #31 ranked Bantamweight fighter.
Yadong Song is the All-Time #45 ranked Bantamweight fighter.

Last 3 Fights: Umar Nurmagomedov (2-1-0)
2026-01-24: W vs. [#9BW] Deiveson Figueiredo (25-7-1) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-10-25: W vs. [#5BW] Mario Bautista (18-3-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-01-18: L vs. [#4DD][#9P4P][#2BW] Merab Dvalishvili (21-5-0) via UD (48-47, 49-46, 48-47)

Last 3 Fights: Yadong Song (2-1-0)
2026-05-30: W vs. [#9BW] Deiveson Figueiredo (25-7-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:42 of round 2
2026-01-24: L vs. [#3BW] Sean OMalley (20-3-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)
2025-02-22: W vs. [*] Henry Cejudo (16-6-0) via TUD (29-28, 29-28, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Umar Nurmagomedov	-496		79.77%
Elo K170	Umar Nurmagomedov	2243.88	+185.08	74.37%
Elo Modified	Umar Nurmagomedov	2188.14	+147.57	70.05%
Glicko-1	Umar Nurmagomedov	2243.11	+146.48	69.92%
WHR	Umar Nurmagomedov	2137.53	+193.37	75.27%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Umar Nurmagomedov 30.6, Yadong Song 28.7
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Umar Nurmagomedov 217, Yadong Song 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Umar Nurmagomedov leads 2-1
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Women Strawweight (115)
[*] Xiaonan Yan (19-5-0, -160) vs. [#8][#8UFC] Denise Gomes (12-3-0, +135)

Last 3 Fights: Xiaonan Yan (1-2-0)
2025-04-12: L vs. [#6DD][#9P4P][#3SW] Virna Jandiroba (23-4-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-11-23: W vs. [#9SW] Tabatha Ricci (12-5-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2024-04-13: L vs. [#2P4P][#4DD][#1SW] Weili Zhang (26-4-0) via UD (49-45, 49-45, 49-45)

Last 3 Fights: Denise Gomes (3-0-0)
2025-11-08: W vs. [#13SW] Tecia Pennington (15-8-0) via UD (30-27, 30-27, 30-27)
2025-05-17: W vs. [#105SW] Elise Reed (8-6-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:30 of round 2
2024-11-09: W vs. [#66SW] Karolina Kowalkiewicz (16-10-0) via UD (30-27, 29-28, 30-27)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Xiaonan Yan	-160		59.12%
Elo K170	Xiaonan Yan	1754.74	+22.29	53.20%
Elo Modified	Xiaonan Yan	1752.89	+24.23	53.48%
Glicko-1	Denise Gomes	1734.21	+15.44	52.22%
WHR	Denise Gomes	1629.58	+6.11	50.88%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Xiaonan Yan 37.2, Denise Gomes 26.6
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Xiaonan Yan 504, Denise Gomes 294
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: Xiaonan Yan leads 2-1
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Bantamweight (135)
[#46][#28UFC] Kai Asakura (22-6-0, -429) vs. [#173][#55UFC] Qileng Aori (28-13-0, +332)

Last 3 Fights: Kai Asakura (1-2-0)
2026-05-30: W vs. [#214BW] Cameron Smotherman (12-8-0) via KO (Punch) in 1:50 of round 1
2025-08-16: L vs. [#15FLY] Tim Elliott (21-14-1) via Submission (Guillotine Choke) in 4:39 of round 2
2024-12-07: L vs. [#2FLY] Alexandre Pantoja (30-6-0) via Technical Submission (Rear-Naked Choke) in 2:05 of round 2

Last 3 Fights: Qileng Aori (1-2-0)
2026-05-30: L vs. [#86BW] Cody Haddon (9-1-0) via TKO (Knees to the Body and Punches) in 2:11 of round 2
2025-10-18: W vs. [#175BW] Cody Gibson (21-13-0) via TKO (Punches) in 0:21 of round 1
2024-09-14: L vs. [#23BW] Raul Rosas Jr. (12-1-0) via UD (29-28, 29-28, 29-28)

System	Favorite	Rating	Rating Diff	Win %
Betting Odds	Kai Asakura	-429		77.79%
Elo K170	Kai Asakura	1849.72	+373.73	89.58%
Elo Modified	Kai Asakura	1809.05	+322.26	86.48%
Glicko-1	Kai Asakura	1835.42	+330.52	87.02%
WHR	Kai Asakura	1681.93	+191.42	75.06%

Fighter Ages on Fight Day: Kai Asakura 32.8, Qileng Aori 33.2
Days Since Last Pro Fight: Kai Asakura 91, Qileng Aori 91
Previous Match-up Record: No previous match-ups.
Wins Against Common Opposition: No common opposition or both are winless against common opposition.
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Posted on August 25, 2026 by A. J. Riot

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