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On YouTubeMMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
Opinion: Why Dana White missing out on Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano is perfect for the growth of the sport
One of the most surprising aspects of Ronda Rousey vs Gina Carano is that it won’t be taking place under the UFC banner. This Tuesday morning, it was surprisingly announced that Ronda Rousey would be making her comeback to the sport after 10 years away to take on Gina Carano.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
Paddy Pimblett’s long-time manager takes positives from his first UFC loss to Justin Gaethje
Paddy Pimblett’s long-time manager believes he earned a lot of respect at UFC 324. Justin Gaethje has made some critical comments about Paddy Pimblett following their interim title fight that headlined the first UFC event of the year.
Conor McGregor News / Total Pro Sports / February 17
Conor McGregor Reveals Why 2026 Will Be A Massive Year For Fans
2026 is definitely a big year for the UFC, as they have already started very well under Paramount’s deal. However, the return of Conor McGregor and Jon Jones will be one of the biggest surprises for fans and will break records.
Kamaru Usman News / HITC / February 17
Kamaru Usman targets two titles before retirement
Usman appears to have a clear direction in mind for the year ahead. Islam Makhachev’s team are still pushing for Kamaru Usman to be his first welterweight title challenger.
MMA News / The Body Lock / February 17
Ian Garry vs Islam Makhachev: Is theFight Really Happening? 
Ian Garry has landed in Tbilisi, Georgia, fulfilling his promise to train there if booked against Islam Makhachev UFC’s June 14 White House event is confirmed
Khamzat Chimaev News / Total Pro Sports / February 17
Khamzat Chimaev Shows His Power Against Former Light Heavyweight Challenger
The Paramount deal has just started, and the events kicked off really well, but fans have questions about when dominating fighters like Ilia Topuria, Khamzat Chimaev, and others will return to the octagon.
MMA News / The Body Lock / February 17
The Fight Nobody Asked For: Why UFC Should Book Topuria vs Makhachev
UFC White House event confirmed for June 14 celebrating America’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday Ilia Topuria will defend his lightweight
Dana White News / The Body Lock / February 17
Sean O’Malley Fears Missing UFC’s Historic White House Event
Sean O’Malley says he hasn’t received any call from UFC about fighting at the White House event on June 14, 2026 Dana White confirmed matchmaking meetings
MMA News / The Body Lock / February 17
Bo Nickal Calls Out Colby Covington for Historic White House UFC Card
Bo Nickal expressed interest in fighting Colby Covington at the UFC White House card on June 14 Dana White confirmed the White House card is complete with Ilia Topuria vs.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 17
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach believes Sean Strickland or Anthony Hernandez could be next for him
Khamzat Chimaev’s coach thinks that the UFC are waiting until this weekend to decide his first challenger. UFC Houston sees the promotion return from a weekend off, with two top middleweights set to headline the card this Saturday night.
Joaquin Buckley hits out at Dana White over name snub and boxing comments
UFC welterweight Joaquin Buckley has pushed back at recent criticism from Dana White, firing back at his boss after comments made about him. ‘New Mansa’ was last seen in the Octagon losing to former champion Kamaru Usman, marking his first UFC defeat since 2022.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 17
Two Years Later, Ilia Topuria Still Cherishes His Night Against Alexander Volkanovski
When Ilia Topuria fought Alexander Volkanovski, he was hated by fans for channeling Conor McGregor and was not very respectful towards Volkanovski, who was already a fan favorite.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17
Rousey And Carano Set To Clash In Netflix MMA Fight
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will settle their rivalry on May 16 at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, in a Netflix MMA fight at 145 lbs with five rounds under 4-ounce gloves.
Dana White News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 17
Dana White confirms UFC White House card matchmaking complete, two event options ready
UFC President Dana White has revealed that matchmaking for the historic White House fight card is already finalized, with the promotion preparing multiple event options for what could be one of the most unique venues in mixed martial arts history.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17
UFC Fight Night – Dan Ige vs Melquizael Costa: Preview & Betting Tips
The featherweight clash between Dan Ige and Melquizael Costa is one of the best matchups on this weekend’s UFC Fight Night card in Houston. Ige (19-10) has long been one of the most respected competitors in the featherweight division.
Jorge Masvidal to host $500,000 bare-knuckle MMA Tournament featuring Anthony Smith’s return
Jorge Masvidal has announced a major cash tournament as his bare-knuckle MMA promotion makes its return. Since stepping away from the cage, the former BMF champion and welterweight contender has turned his attention to promoting, even introducing a glove-free version of MMA.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 17
UFC Fight Night – Serghei Spivac vs Ante Delija: Preview & Betting Tips
The heavyweight showdown between Serghei Spivac and Ante Delija is a fascinating matchup at this weekend’s UFC Fight Night event. Spivac (17-6) has quietly established himself as one of the most technically consistent grapplers in the heavyweight division.
Kamaru Usman News / EssentiallySports / February 17
Kamaru Usman Announces Retirement Decision as He Reveals Final Career Goal
Is it too soon for Kamaru Usman to retire? He is 38 years old, but had an impressive win over Joaquin Buckley in his last fight. While the answer can be subjective to everyone, for ‘The Nigerian Nightmare’, he seems quite clear in his head.
Dustin Poirier has three-word response to Nate Diaz calling him out for UFC White House fight
Dustin Poirier needed only three words after Nate Diaz publicly called him out. Diaz recently mentioned Poirier as a potential opponent for a proposed UFC White House event, alongside Conor McGregor and Mike Perry.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 16
Dustin Poirier Gives Three-Word Response to Nate Diaz’s UFC White House Callout
Dustin Poirier wasn’t chasing a spot on the UFC White House card, but it looks like Nate Diaz has dragged his name into the conversation anyway. With the promotion lining up the historic June 14 event and veterans circling for relevance, the Stockton legend recently threw out his wish list for his return to the Octagon.
Cain Velasquez News / Dice City Sports / February 15
Cain Velasquez Released on Parole After Nearly 11 Months in State Prison
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez is no longer behind bars. Velasquez, 43, was released on parole Sunday after serving nearly 11 months at the Correctional Training Facility in Soledad, California.
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.
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