Between the Links: Song Yadong’s massive knockout of Umar Nurmagomedov, UFC Paris, Mike Perry’s tough week

Song Yadong's knockout victory over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai dominated discussion on the latest edition of Between the Links, with the MMA Fighting panel debating the implications for both fighters moving forward. Song's performance has positioned him as a title contender, potentially earning him a front-row seat to the upcoming bantamweight championship clash between Petr Yan and Merab Dvalishvili, while Nurmagomedov faces difficult questions about his trajectory following the devastating loss.

The podcast also covered UFC Paris this Saturday, which features Salahdine Parnasse's highly anticipated promotional debut against Dan Hooker—a fight carrying significant stakes for both competitors. In other news, Mike Perry endured a difficult week capped by a shoulder injury and stoppage loss to Brandon Jenkins, while Dana White weighed in on the UFC 332 main event.

Hosts Mike Heck and Jed Meshew fielded audience questions throughout the show, which aired live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT.