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On YouTubeJon Jones News / HITC / February 14
UFC fans remain split on Jon Jones’ legacy as drug test history lingers
Jon Jones continues to be a divisive figure within the MMA world. Even with his success inside the cage, not everyone is convinced he belongs in that conversation.
Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Why Israel Adesanya will be ‘as dangerous as ever’ in UFC Seattle return
One analyst believes Israel Adesanya has something to prove in his first UFC fight in over a year. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion is without a victory in almost three years, having lost three straight fights inside the Octagon.
Valter Walker News / HITC / February 14
Valter Walker calls out brother Johnny for UFC Fight after Karate combat 59 win
Valter Walker has put out a public call for a fight against his brother Johnny Walker in the UFC, challenging him to move up to his division. The Brazilian fighter appeared at Karate Combat 59 in Miami, where he secured a quick submission win over Zion Clark.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Daniel Cormier Changes Stance on Dana White & Co.’s Most Controversial Decision in 2025
Last year, Dana White was heavily criticized by the MMA community after he kept Arman Tsarukyan away from the lightweight title picture. The UFC decided to book Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 for the interim title, raising questions about the booking.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Colby Covington is negotiating with the UFC for the ‘biggest fight’ of his career at the White House
Talks are underway for the UFC return of ‘Chaos’. Colby Covington sat out the whole of 2025 after having his pursuit of a fourth undisputed welterweight title shot damaged 14 months ago.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Grappling Showdown After Contract Call-Out Following BJJ Champ’s Challenge
The frustration of not getting the right opponents and getting snubbed for a title shot is real. It has become a regular issue for Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Hunter Campbell Alerted as Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Champion From UFC Roster as Next Opponent
Despite being the top contender in the UFC lightweight division, Arman Tsarukyan appears to be pursuing fights beyond just the quest for UFC gold. While one might assume he is focused on other contenders, the reality is different.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Tom Aspinall’s recent comments about ‘hating the business’ don’t bode well for his future in the UFC
Tom Aspinall’s relationship with the sport he’s dedicated himself to has changed in recent months. Aspinall recently had double-eye surgery to try and heal the effects of his first defense of the undisputed UFC heavyweight title.
MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 14
Ali Abdelaziz draws line in the sand: Justin Gaethje gets the title shot, Islam Makhachev will not fight Ilia Topuria next
Ali Abdelaziz, the man behind both Islam Makhachev and Justin Gaethje, took to X on Thursday to make a declaration that has set the record straight for those having questions surrounding the lightweight and welterweight title fights.
Uriah Hall News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Ex-UFC star Uriah Hall scores strange-looking delayed KO in Karate Combat return: ‘His liver shut down’
Uriah Hall rolled back the years in his return to Karate Combat action on Friday night as he stopped Jayden Eynaud in one round. The former UFC middleweight contender made his pit debut back in October, when he was taken the distance in a win over Markus Perez.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Max Holloway Points to Charles Oliveira’s Most Overlooked Skill Ahead of UFC 326 Clash
The Baddest Motherf***ker is back in the game. Max Holloway is set to defend his BMF title belt against Charles Oliveira on March 7 at UFC 326. No matter how much criticism the belt receives, at least it’s giving the fans a banger fight between two of the hardest-working fighters in the promotion.
Beneil Dariush News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Beneil Dariush Opens Up About His Uncertain Future Despite Spending 12 Years in the UFC
As fighters get older, they often slow down, and it gets very hard for them to compete against the new generation. Similarly, UFC veteran Beneil Dariush talks about his retirement as he is 36 years old.
Tom Aspinall News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Tom Aspinall Pulls Back the Curtain on MMA’s Harsh Reality: 'Fighters Are Completely Replaceable'
For years, the fight game has sold fans on heart, legacy, and glory. But every so often, a top star reminds everyone that behind the bright lights and sold-out arenas lies a far colder reality.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Justin Gaethje Locked for Undisputed Title Shot as Islam Makhachev Eyes Real Welterweight Test
Tensions in the lightweight division just reached a boiling point after Ali Abdelaziz made a bold declaration regarding the immediate future of his star clients.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
UFC Veteran Explains Why Ilia Topuria Has a Real Shot at 155 – But Not At 170 Against Islam Makhachev
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria fight is something which the whole world wants to see. As both are now in different divisions, the fight seems difficult now.
Valter Walker News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Valter Walker challenges his own brother Johnny Walker to UFC fight following Karate Combat 59 win
Valter Walker has called for a fight with his own brother Johnny Walker in the UFC, and invited his sibling up to his weight class. The Brazilian competed at Karate Combat 59 on Friday night in Miami, where he submitted Zion Clark within a matter of minutes.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Mohammed Usman and Jailton Almeida’s Exit Might Just Be the Beginning of the End for Heavyweight Division
The UFC’s heavyweight division has long sold itself on spectacle. One punch power. Sudden finishes. Larger-than-life personalities. But recent roster shakeups have sparked a different kind of conversation — one centered not on knockouts, but on sustainability.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Daily Roundup: Tom Aspinall update, Nate Diaz says sorry, 2 UFC fighters cut and more MMA news
Welcome to Bloody Elbow’s daily round-up of MMA news This is your one-stop shop for the top five stories from February 13, 2026. There are no big fights this weekend, but plenty is going on with the world’s greatest sport.
Javid Basharat News / Athlon Sports / February 13
UFC Cuts Javid Basharat Despite His Winning Record and Winning His Last Fight
In the UFC, a victory does not always guarantee job security. While logic would suggest that having your hand raised keeps you employed, modern roster management is far more nuanced.
Kamaru Usman News / Athlon Sports / February 13
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.
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.
Tom Aspinall News / NY Fights / February 13
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.
MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 13
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.
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
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