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On YouTubeKhabib Nurmagomedov News / HITC / February 3
Khabib Nurmagomedov shares blueprint to turn PFL champion Usman into the future GOAT
Khabib Nurmagomedov is often mentioned in debates about the greatest fighter of all time, and now he is turning his attention to shaping the next one. The former UFC lightweight champion walked away from the sport in 2020 following the death of his father and coach, Abdulmanap.
Max Holloway News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Max Holloway explains the reason why he feels ‘the best he’s ever felt’ ahead of UFC 326 title fight
Max Holloway is feeling the best he’s ever felt throughout his 14-year career ahead of his BMF title defense at UFC 326. On March 7, the premier MMA promotion returns to Las Vegas for a stacked UFC 326 fight card, headlined by a BMF title fight between Max Holloway and Charles Oliveira.
Lerone Murphy casts doubt over Movsar Evloev bout at UFC London being a title eliminator
The undefeated pair are set to meet in the UFC London main event, with a title shot likely on the line for the winner. After Alexander Volkanovski’s featherweight title defence at UFC 325, he wasted no time letting everyone know he wanted to stay active.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Israel Adesanya’s Bold Take on Alexander Volkanovski’s Next Opponent Brought Back by UFC Featherweight Contender
After Alexander Volkanovski‘s decisive victory over Diego Lopes at UFC 325, a video resurfaced of his friend, Israel Adesanya. And in that video, Adesanya seemed to be playing matchmaker, analyzing potential opponents for ‘The Great’.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Ian Garry Reacts As Shavkat Rakhmonov Is Removed From Welterweight Rankings: 'He Was Eliminated'
There is no doubt that Shavkat Rakhmonov‘s injury hurts many, including Jorge Masvidal. He fought through a meniscus injury and a partial ACL tear during the Ian Garry fight, then needed surgery afterward, which is now requiring a second procedure.
Islam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Islam Makhachev put on notice as potential next UFC opponent warns he won’t show the champ ‘respect’
This top contender knows how to approach a showdown with the UFC welterweight king. There are a number of options for Islam Makhachev’s first defense of the 170-pound title, which he collected last November after relinquishing the lightweight crown.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
UFC Rankings Update: Volk Surpasses Alex Pereira, Paddy Pimblett No Longer Top 5, Shavkat Removed
The results of UFC 325, which took place last weekend, have changed the landscape of UFC, with an update in the rankings. While the UFC updates its rankings on Tuesdays after its weekend events, there were some major changes and updates after UFC 325.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 3
Undefeated UFC welterweight’s removal from rankings sparks fury as Colby Covington keeps top 15 spot
There’s been some major movement in the UFC welterweight rankings. It remains unconfirmed who Islam Makhachev will fight next after becoming king at 170 pounds last November.
Paddy Pimblett News / HITC / February 3
Paddy Pimblett drops out of UFC Lightweight top five after Gaethje defeat
‘The Baddy’ is no longer a top five contender. Just over a week removed from his first failed attempt at becoming a champion on MMA’s biggest stage, Paddy Pimblett has now dropped out of the UFC lightweight division’s top five rankings.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Dana White & Co. Remove Shavkat Rakhmonov From UFC Rankings After Latest Injury Update
Will Shavkat Rakhmonov become the most highly rated ‘What If’ in UFC history? The 19-0 Kazakh star has been out of action since December 2024, and now he’s entirely out of the welterweight scene too!
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
UFC Fight Night – Amir Albazi vs Kyoji Horiguchi: Preview & Betting Tips
The flyweight matchup between Amir Albazi and Kyoji Horiguchi is a fascinating contest on the UFC Fight Night main card. Albazi (17-2) enters this contest as one of the UFC’s most relentless and mentally tough flyweights.
Mauricio Ruffy reveals he has been discussed as Conor McGregor’s UFC White House opponent
Mauricio Ruffy has revealed that he has been discussed as a potential opponent for Conor McGregor at a proposed UFC White House event. The lightweight prospect has emerged as an unexpected name linked with McGregor’s long-awaited return to the Octagon.
Mario Bautista News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
Mario Bautista Vs. Vinicius Oliveira Preview
Mario Bautista faces Vinicius Oliveira in a bantamweight clash on February 7, as we preview this upcoming fight. Bautista enters the Octagon with a unanimous decision loss to Umar Nurmagomedov.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 3
Gaethje Responds To A Poirier Trilogy
Justin Gaethje has responded to the prospect of a third fight with Dustin Poirier by stating he is open to making it happen. Fresh off his interim lightweight title victory at UFC 324 against Paddy Pimblett, Justin is ready to put an end to their rivalry.
Shavkat Rakhmonov News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Jorge Masvidal Disappointed As Shavkat Rakhmonov Suffers Another Injury Delay
There is no doubt that Shavkat Rakhmonov is one of the biggest threats and a possible future champion in the welterweight division. However, even though Rakhmonov was seen as the clear number one contender, injuries have ruined his plans.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 3
Lerone Murphy Makes ‘Undeniable’ Demand to Dana White as He Reveals Strategy to Beat Movsar Evloev
Lerone Murphy isn’t waiting around for guarantees anymore. As the featherweight division reshuffles yet again, the unbeaten Brit has reached a familiar conclusion: nothing is promised in the UFC unless you force the issue yourself.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 3
Umar Says Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Presence Alone Mentally Breaks His Opponents
There is no doubt that Khabib Nurmagomedov is one of the greatest fighters, and even before stepping into a fight with him, opponents used to have doubts long before the matchup.
MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 2
Kamaru Usman believes Khamzat Chimaev Outgrows The Division
Despite having yet to defend his newly won title, Khamzat Chimaev has repeatedly targeted UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira, raising eyebrows across the MMA world.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 2
Dana White Loses UFC Mexico Main Event as Brandon Moreno’s Opponent Pulls Out
Dana White didn’t expect to be doing damage control this early into the new 2026 UFC schedule, but here we are again. And this time, it hits especially hard because it was supposed to be a showcase night in Mexico, built around one of the promotion’s most reliable homegrown stars, the No.5-ranked flyweight, Brandon Moreno.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 2
Renato Moicano Drags Tracy Cortez Into Personal Shots at Brian Ortega After UFC 326 Pullout
Did Renato Moicano really just drop a diss track because Brian Ortega pulled out of UFC 326? It sure looks that way! What was supposed to be Ortega’s long-awaited lightweight debut has quickly turned into another frustrating delay, and Moicano made it clear he had zero interest in being patient or sympathetic about it.
MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 2
UFC on Paramount+: After Two Events, What Do Fans Really Think?
The UFC has never been shy about evolving how fans watch the sport. From pay-per-view dominance to cable partnerships and streaming experiments, the promotion has followed audiences wherever they’ve gone.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 2
UFC London sets stage for featherweight showdown as Movsar Evloev faces Lerone Murphy in March
The UFC has officially unveiled its lineup for UFC London on March 21, and the card delivers compelling matchups that should generate significant intrigue heading into the spring season.
UFC Reveals Incredible Main Event & Full Card for UFC Fight Night London
The UFC has officially unveiled the headlining fight and full card for the promotion’s next visit to London. Scheduled to take place at The O2 Arena, UFC London added a few intriguing fights such as Roman Dolidze vs.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 1
Potential matchups for UFC 325 main card winners
Here are some potential matchups for winners on the main card.
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