Khabib Nurmagomedov tried to stop Usman Nurmagomedov from entering UFC Shanghai cage

Khabib Nurmagomedov attempted to prevent his cousin Usman from rushing into the octagon moments after Umar Nurmagomedov suffered a devastating knockout loss at UFC Shanghai. Song Yadong landed a perfectly timed uppercut that sent the bantamweight contender to the canvas, and the fight was immediately stopped with Umar unconscious.

In the aftermath, Khabib tried to grab Usman and reach for his foot to hold him back, but Usman broke free and charged toward the cage. As Song celebrated around the octagon, the PFL lightweight champion briefly collided with the Chinese striker. Replays suggested Usman may have considered throwing an elbow during the contact, though nothing connected.

Usman quickly made his way to his brother's side to check on him following the brutal finish. While cornermen and coaches are eventually permitted to enter the octagon, they must first receive clearance from the athletic commission overseeing the event. Usman bypassed this protocol in his urgency to reach Umar, and Khabib's efforts to stop him proved unsuccessful. The brief incident with Song resolved without further escalation.