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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Ilia Topuria Left With One Option After Islam Makhachev’s Manager Drops Huge Hint on Next Fight
Staying out of the cage too long often makes the fighters fade away from the spotlight, but that is not the case with Ilia Topuria. Despite the uncertainty surrounding his next move, his name continues to come up in every other lightweight conversation.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Islam Makhachev’s manager rules out Ilia Topuria White House clash despite champion’s recent comments
A potential main event for the UFC White House card was found at the first event of the year. Dana White confirmed earlier this week that they’re already working on the fights for June 14.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
UFC heavyweight Valter Walker scores quick submission over Zion Clark at Karate Combat 59
Valter Walker scored a quick submission over the inspirational Zion Clark in their highly-publicized grappling match at Karate Combat 59. The UFC heavyweight had won his last four fights by heel hook, developing something of a ‘finishing move’.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 13
Anthony Hernandez’s 8-fight UFC streak began by putting Rodolfo Vieira through ‘worst day of his life’
The UFC Houston headliner was involved in one of the biggest upsets of all time five years ago today. Anthony Hernandez has been on a charge up the middleweight ladder in recent years, winning eight fights in a row en route to No.
Reinier de Ridder News / EssentiallySports / February 13
'I Wanted It So Badly': Reinier De Ridder Confesses Truth Behind Embarrassing Loss in Last UFC Fight
Reinier de Ridder’s last UFC outing didn’t go according to plan. He had stormed into the UFC in 2024. Then, he quickly rattled off wins over names like Kevin Holland, Bo Nickal, and Robert Whittaker, stacking a 4-fight win streak fast enough that people were already whispering about title shots.
Sean Strickland News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Sean Strickland Sheds Light on Injury He’s Dealing With Ahead of UFC Houston Main Event
The UFC is rolling into Houston with its first stacked Fight Night live event on February 21 since UFC 271 in 2022. Headlining the card, Sean Strickland is set to collide with Anthony Hernandez in a middleweight showdown that could carry serious title implications.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Islam Makhachev vs. Ilia Topuria Backed for White House as UFC Insider Snubs Justin Gaethje
The UFC’s White House event is not just another fight card; it’s a historic moment for the sport. That’s why the usual matchmaking rules might suddenly bend.
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.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 13
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.
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.
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.
Alex Pereira News / HITC / February 13
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.
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