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UFC Paris reader picks: Will our poll back a Hooker upset of Parnasse?

UFC Paris reader picks: Will our poll back a Hooker upset of Parnasse?

We want your predictions for UFC Paris at Accor Arena in the world’s most iconic city. (Sorry, New York.)
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Nathaniel Wood gets new UFC Paris opponent just days before event

Nathaniel Wood gets new UFC Paris opponent just days before event

Nathaniel Wood will have to get a acquainted with a new opponent just days away from UFC Paris.
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Dan Hooker, Salahdine Parnasse skip tourist traps, face off on the streets of Paris ahead of UFC showdown

Dan Hooker, Salahdine Parnasse skip tourist traps, face off on the streets of Paris ahead of UFC showdown

When a big name from another promotion joins UFC, they get Dan Hooker. “The Hangman” will face former KSW two-division champion Salahdine Parnasse atop the upcoming UFC Paris fight card, locked and loaded for this Sat. night (Sept. 5, 2026) at Accor Arena in Paris, France. Both fighters came face-to-face earlier today in Gay Paree, […]
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Spinning Back Clique: Song Yadong shocks Nurmagomedov, UFC Paris, BKFC

Spinning Back Clique: Song Yadong shocks Nurmagomedov, UFC Paris, BKFC

On the latest episode of "Spinning Back Clique," the panel reacts to Song Yadong's wild KO win over Umar Nurmagomedov at UFC Shanghai.
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The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 286 winner and loser reactions

The Thrill and Agony: UFC Fight Night 286 winner and loser reactions

The thrill of victory and agony of defeat was seen in the aftermath of UFC Shanghai from the winning and losing athletes.
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UFC books key middleweight bout to headline Meta APEX event in October

UFC books key middleweight bout to headline Meta APEX event in October

A clash between top-10 middleweights has been booked to headline a UFC Fight Night on Oct. 10.
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Dana White's Contender Series 90 weigh-in results

Dana White's Contender Series 90 weigh-in results

Check out the results from the official Dana White's Contender Series 90 fighter weigh-ins.
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Six MMA free agents UFC should sign before the end of 2026

Six MMA free agents UFC should sign before the end of 2026

For much of the past five years, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) has drawn criticism for passing on talented mixed martial arts (MMA) free agents such as Paul Hughes, instead choosing to sign less-expensive Contender Series prospects. That approach has started to shift. Over the past two years, UFC has strengthened its roster with elite outside […]
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Kai Asakura loving bantamweight transition after UFC Shanghai finish

Kai Asakura loving bantamweight transition after UFC Shanghai finish

Kai Asakura is feeling like a new fighter with his move to bantamweight.
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Video, poll: What Yadong’s Umar upset UFC Shanghai’s best finish?

Video, poll: What Yadong’s Umar upset UFC Shanghai’s best finish?

Check out all the finishes from UFC Shanghai and vote for your favorite.
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Bonuses! Yadong, Hasan lead $100K winners with impressive knockout performances | UFC Shanghai

Bonuses! Yadong, Hasan lead $100K winners with impressive knockout performances | UFC Shanghai

Song Yadong delivered a show-stopping performance earlier this morning (Sat., Aug. 29, 2026) at UFC Shanghai LIVE on Paramount+ from inside the Shanghai Oriental Sports Center in Shanghai, China, as the bantamweight contender stunned Umar Nurmagomedov with a sensational second-round knockout. In co-main event action, rising women’s strawweight contender Denise Gomes put a brutal stop […]
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Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Umar Nurmagomedov after UFC Shanghai loss?

Sean Shelby's Shoes: What's next for Umar Nurmagomedov after UFC Shanghai loss?

What does the future hold for Umar Nurmagomedov after his shocking UFC Shanghai loss? We attempt to play matchmaker.