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On YouTubeIslam Makhachev News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
Islam Makhachev explains why fighting at the White House appeals to him
The welterweight king wants to make the walk in Washington D.C. One of the biggest topics entering 2026 was the UFC’s plan to stage a White House event on June 14 as part of the celebrations for American Independence Day.
Matt Brown News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Matt Brown: 'You’re Setting Yourself Up for Disappointment'
The UFC’s June 14 showcase on the White House lawn is already being framed as a historic moment for mixed martial arts. UFC CEO Dana White has promised the “biggest and best” card possible.
Cain Velasquez News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
Cain Velasquez announces release from prison after UFC legend spent over 300 days behind bars
Cain Velasquez says he will be walking free. The former UFC heavyweight champion has been in prison since being sentenced last March for a shooting that took place in February 2022.
Aljamain Sterling News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Aljamain Sterling: 'Everything I Said Was Fair and Valid'
In a video posted after UFC 321, Sterling questioned how quickly Aspinall opted out of the fight. “Was he milking it? Was he using his best Aljamain Sterling acting attributes to take home the gold?” Sterling asked.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Ex-UFC Champ Calls Dana White 'Caring' Amid Tom Aspinall’s Disdain for Fighting Business
Does the UFC care about its fighters? Are higher authorities like Dana White ignorant about the job security of the fighters competing for their promotion?
Matt Brown News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
Matt Brown Doesn’t Buy That UFC White House Will Be The Biggest Card Ever
The UFC is heading into one of its most hyped events: the UFC White House card. Once, UFC commentator Jon Anik mentioned that there would be 6-7 title fights, but UFC veteran Matt Brown doubts it.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Sean Strickland Gets Reality Check From Former UFC Champ Over 'Crazy' Khamzat Chimaev Comparison
Is Anthony Hernandez a better wrestler than Khamzat Chimaev? If you ask Sean Strickland, he definitely believes that to be true. In an ESPN MMA interview, ‘Tarzan’ picked ‘Fluffy’ to beat the middleweight champion in a five-round showdown.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Manel Kape Shares Risky Alternative Plan After Hunter Campbell’s Promise Blocks UFC Title Shot
Manel Kape has potentially had one of the strangest UFC careers of anyone in recent memory. Joining the organization with a lot of hype back in 2020, Kape’s career hasn’t exactly gone to plan.
Aljamain Sterling maintains stance after Tom Aspinall surgery due to UFC 321 eye pokes
Aljamain Sterling has not backed down from what many have called one of the worst opinions in recent MMA memory. The former UFC bantamweight champion had questioned how Tom Aspinall handled the eye poke incident at 321, and has not changed his tune, even after the full story came to light.
Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Khamzat Chimaev Fires Back at BJJ Legend Gordon Ryan for Calling Khabib and Himself ‘Beatable’
Without Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA wouldn’t really be mixed martial arts at all. It would just be striking with small gloves. During a recent interview on Mike Perry’s Overdogs podcast, Gordon Ryan broke down in great detail how the ‘Granby roll’ can be used to battle the attacks that come from any of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team and Khamzat Chimaev.
Fedor Emelianenko News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
‘Generational prospect’ Fedor Duric lives up to his name with Emelianenko-esque finish at Oktagon 84
One of Europe’s top MMA prospects shares more than just a name with the legendary Fedor Emelianenko. A number of MMA promotions across the Atlantic have been showing strong development in recent months and years.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
English UFC Legend Backs Alex Pereira to Replace Tom Aspinall as the 'Show Must Go On'
Tom Aspinall went through double eye surgery in London, and the procedures turned out to be a success. However, a big question mark still hangs over when the Manchester native will return.
3 Things UFC, Dana White Can Do to Fix Heavyweight Division in Tom Aspinall's Absence
A rare off weekend for the UFC brought about some pretty significant updates regarding its heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1,
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
Bo Nickal reacts to Colby Covington dodging UFC White House callout: ‘Man up and take your beating’
Bo Nickal is continuing to pitch a clash of American wrestlers. A host of big-name fighters have been calling for a spot on the UFC card at the White House this coming June, and Nickal is among the favorites to secure one.
Valter Walker News / HITC / February 15
Johnny Walker responds to Valter Walker’s win v Zion Clark and UFC callout
Johnny Walker was not impressed by his brother’s grappling win over Zion Clark and has explained why he did not show up to the event. Valter Walker, who competes at heavyweight, called out his older brother after submitting Clark, a former 135 lb fighter.
Tom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Former UFC Champion Defends His Hot Take on Tom Aspinall Despite Double Eye Surgery
Tom Aspinall recently underwent eye surgery after his fight at UFC 321 was stopped due to double eye pokes from Ciryl Gane. While he had his reasons to stop the match, many from the MMA community, including former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling, targeted Aspinall.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / February 15
Why Mirko Cro Cop called weight cutting MMA’s ‘biggest scam’ during Conor McGregor’s rise
Mirko Cro Cop has made it clear he prefers fighters to step into the cage at their natural weight, rather than cut down. Weight cutting remains a hot topic across the UFC and mixed martial arts in general.
Sean Strickland News / MMA Weekly / February 15
Dricus du Plessis gives Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez prediction
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland headlines Saturday's UFC Fight Night 267 fight card in Houston, Texas against No. 4 ranked Antony "Fluffy" Hernandez.
Islam Makhachev News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
Islam Makhachev Reveals How First MMA Defeat Paved Way to UFC Championship
Training with Khabib Nurmagomedov brings up a lot of confidence in the game. However, sometimes that confidence can leave you underprepared against certain opponents.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 15
What’s Colby Covington’s Next Move?
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has responded after UFC CEO Dana White shut down speculation linking him with a potential matchup with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House card on June 14. Speculation emerged that Covington and McGregor could headline the White House card.
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.
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