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UFC bantamweight Song Yadong believes he should receive a title shot if he can defeat Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai.

This weekend, Song Yadong has the chance to make the biggest statement of his mixed martial arts career thus far. He will go head to head with Umar Nurmagomedov, a man who many already believe is worthy of another bantamweight title shot in the UFC.

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Alas, no result is guaranteed in this sport, and Song knows that. He has been on a rollercoaster ride during his stint with the promotion, but he is ready to prove that he can finally step up to the plate at the elite level.

In a recent interview, Song made it clear that he wants a championship opportunity if he defeats Umar.

Song wants title shot if he beats Nurmagomedov

“Everyone knows Umar is the best fighter,” Song told MMA Junkie. “If I beat him, UFC will definitely give me the title shot after this. I believe in myself that I can win this fight for sure.”

“For me, right now is perfect time for me,” Song said of facing Nurmagomedov. “I feel like I fought a lot of good fighters, so I got more experience. So, for this fight, I’m super ready. I had a very great camp. I started my camp at Team Alpha Male and before the camp, I went to Georgia for wrestling for almost two weeks.

“In Georgia, I trained with like all the big champs, world champs – defense, offense, some tricks I have never seen, so it’s good experience. I learned a lot, but I started my camp at Team Alpha Male, and my coach Urijah (Faber) taught me some tricks on how to fight against Umar. I am so confident this time.”

Quotes via MMA Junkie

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