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Kamaru Usman was ‘crushed’ by having to KO his close friend turned rival to defend his UFC title

Kamaru Usman was ‘crushed’ by having to KO his close friend turned rival to defend his UFC title

On this day in 2021, the UFC welterweight champion was challenged in ways he could have never expected. All signs are pointing towards Kamaru Usman being Islam Makhachev’s first title challenger for the welterweight belt.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 13
Michael Bisping explains why UFC should snub Justin Gaethje to book Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev

Michael Bisping explains why UFC should snub Justin Gaethje to book Ilia Topuria vs Islam Makhachev

‘The Count’ is behind Islam Makhachev’s push for a White House fight over Justin Gaethje’s. On January 24, Gaethje beat Paddy Pimblett at UFC 324 to become a two-time interim lightweight champion.

Conor McGregor News / Bloody Elbow / February 13
Conor McGregor spars 6ft 5 PFL star with perfect record as his UFC comeback camp ramps up

Conor McGregor spars 6ft 5 PFL star with perfect record as his UFC comeback camp ramps up

Conor McGregor continues to document his comeback journey on social media. The former dual-weight champion hasn’t fought since breaking his leg at UFC 264 in July 2021.

Kamaru Usman News / Athlon Sports / February 13
UFC Cuts Mohammed Usman After Drug Test Suspension

UFC Cuts Mohammed Usman After Drug Test Suspension

Mohammed Usman, brother of former UFC welterweight champion Kamaru Usman, was handed a suspension last month for violating the UFC Anti-Doping Policy after testing positive for a banned substance.

Sean Strickland News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Sean Strickland Opens Up On Retirement and Finances As He Turns 35 After UFC Houston

Sean Strickland Opens Up On Retirement and Finances As He Turns 35 After UFC Houston

Sean Strickland is booked for a big fight in a week. Set to lock horns against Anthony Hernandez in the main event of UFC Fight Night 267 in Houston, this victory might just put ‘Tarzan’ back in title contention.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 13
UFC Veteran Brands Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria A Once-in-a-Generation Superfight

UFC Veteran Brands Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria A Once-in-a-Generation Superfight

There is no doubt that in the UFC, there are not always superfights that excite fans and draw millions of viewers. Currently, that superfight is the potential clash between Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria.

MMA News / HITC / February 13
Aljamain Sterling reveals tweak he believes can guide Merab Dvalishvili past Petr Yan

Aljamain Sterling reveals tweak he believes can guide Merab Dvalishvili past Petr Yan

Merab Dvalishvili has his eyes set on reclaiming the belt in 2026. The Georgian fighter, who once held the UFC bantamweight title with a record-breaking run, was dethroned at the end of last year.

Alex Pereira News / Total Pro Sports / February 13
Alex Pereira’s Third Belt Dream Gains Steam After UFC Veteran’s Report

Alex Pereira’s Third Belt Dream Gains Steam After UFC Veteran’s Report

In the UFC, there have been many fighters who became double champions. However, no one has become a champion in three divisions. Alex Pereira has flirted with this idea for a long time, and many feel he is the one who can do it.

Tom Aspinall News / NY Fights / February 13
Tom Aspinall’s MMA Future in Serious Jeopardy After Alarming Post-Surgery Update

Tom Aspinall’s MMA Future in Serious Jeopardy After Alarming Post-Surgery Update

Nearly four months after what turned out to be a cursed first undisputed heavyweight title defense, Tom Aspinall’s MMA future remains clouded with uncertainty.

Valter Walker News / Bloody Elbow / February 13
Valter Walker explains why ‘kryptonite’ Zion Clark will be tougher than his next ranked UFC opponent

Valter Walker explains why ‘kryptonite’ Zion Clark will be tougher than his next ranked UFC opponent

A UFC fighter believes that he may have met his match ahead of his return. Following a loss on his UFC debut, Valter Walker has been on a tear in the heavyweight division with four consecutive wins.

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MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 13
Khabib Nurmagomedov declared the greatest of all time, Jon Jones excluded for PED violations

Khabib Nurmagomedov declared the greatest of all time, Jon Jones excluded for PED violations

Jon Jones' greatest of all time claim has been challenged, with Khabib Nurmagomedov given the nod ahead of him. The greatest of all time debate is rarely ever universally agreed upon by fanbases, and that remains the case in mixed martial arts.

MMA News / MMA on SI / February 13

UFC Champion Called Out for UFC 326 Showdown After Recent Title Fight Demand

Top-ranked flyweight contender Manel Kape has offered to fight disgruntled UFC Flyweight Champion Joshua Van in just a few weeks’ time. Alexandre Pantoja

MMA News / HITC / February 13
Joe Rogan details why he sees Georges St-Pierre’s path as the model for modern UFC stars

Joe Rogan details why he sees Georges St-Pierre’s path as the model for modern UFC stars

Few fighters have managed to step away from MMA as smoothly as Georges St-Pierre did. The Canadian is a two-division UFC champion and remains a strong candidate in the conversation about who is the greatest of all time.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Demetrious Johnson Finds UFC Lightweight With Best Shot at Beating Ilia Topuria After Training Together

Demetrious Johnson Finds UFC Lightweight With Best Shot at Beating Ilia Topuria After Training Together

Is Ilia Topuria even defeatable? Fans have been asking this question since he knocked out three legends back-to-back.  ‘El Matador’ is now looking forward to returning in June to face Justin Gaethje, a fight he is already a massive favorite to win.

Alex Pereira News / HITC / February 13
Alex Pereira drops strongest signal yet over potential heavyweight switch

Alex Pereira drops strongest signal yet over potential heavyweight switch

UFC light heavyweight champion Alex Pereira has been eyeing a move to the heavyweight division for several months. Pereira faced Magomed Ankalaev last October in a rematch of their UFC 313 main event.

Dustin Poirier News / BoxingNews.com / February 13

Poirier Teases A Comeback After Training Return

Dustin Poirier is back in full training at American Top Team (ATT), just seven months after his retirement at UFC 318. The former interim lightweight champion originally bid farewell to the Octagon last July in New Orleans following a BMF title defeat to Max Holloway in their trilogy.

Guilherme Pat News / MMA on SI / February 12

UFC Fight Night Adds Fan-Friendly Bout Featuring Highly-Anticipated UFC Debut

The UFC Fight Night event scheduled for April 4 just got a major boost with the addition of a highly-anticipated UFC debut. Following back-to-back numbered events to kick off 2026 and the promotion’s new partnership with Paramount, the UFC returned home to the Meta APEX in Las Vegas, NV for the first UFC Fight Night event of the year.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 11
Jon Jones: 'I Think I Could Be Done'

Jon Jones: 'I Think I Could Be Done'

Jon Jones may have already fought his final fight even if he hasn’t fully admitted it yet. The former two-division UFC champion officially notified the Ultimate Fighting Championship of his retirement this past June, a move that elevated interim champion Tom Aspinall to undisputed heavyweight king.

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