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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Ilia Topuria Warned About Career Move Against Islam Makhachev Even as UFC Insider Pushes for White House
Ilia Topuria hasn’t even had time to settle into life as the lightweight champion, and already the conversation has switched to something bigger. Not just a defense or a superfight.
Beneil Dariush News / EssentiallySports / February 13
Beneil Dariush Hints at Retirement as 12-Year UFC Run Nears Crossroads
Beneil Dariush has reached the point in his career every fighter must face. After 12 years under the UFC’s banner and nearly a decade fighting the best lightweights on the planet, the veteran is openly admitting he doesn’t know how many chapters are left.
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.
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 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
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 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
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.
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
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
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 / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 13
Tom Aspinall 'Exiled From UFC' hoax goes VIRAL after Josh Thomson amplifies bogus report
The MMA community was thrown into chaos this week when baseless rumors about UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall allegedly vacating his title and being “exiled” from the promotion spread across social media — and a former UFC fighter bought it hook, line, and sinker.
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
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 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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