UFC legend Urijah Faber has clarified that a rumored fight between Umar Nurmagomedov and Song Yadong is not official, despite reports suggesting the two fighters had agreed to face off at UFC Tampa in December. According to Faber, who trains Song Yadong, the fight is more likely to take place in January at UFC 311.

Source: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brianmazique/2024/10/19/ufc-legend-says-rumored-fight-isnt-official-despite-reports/