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On YouTubeIlia Topuria News / EssentiallySports / February 27
Ilia Topuria Reveals His Training Secret That Led to UFC Double Champ Status
What’s the secret behind Ilia Topuria’s success? Observers have wondered ever since the reigning lightweight champion burst onto the UFC scene. He first claimed the featherweight title by defeating featherweight GOAT Alexander Volkanovski and then defended it against another legend, Max Holloway.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 27
Ilia Topuria Picks Merab Dvalishvili’s Easiest Opponent to Beat UFC Champ Petr Yan
Over two months have passed since newly crowned bantamweight kingpin Petr Yan avenged and dethroned former champion Merab Dvalishvili in a decisive rematch.
Urijah Faber News / HITC / February 27
Urijah Faber: Real American Freestyle could be the breakthrough wrestlers have been waiting for
Urijah Faber can’t wait to see how Real American Freestyle (RAF) develops. The UFC Hall of Famer sees the new wrestling league as an ‘amazing opportunity’ for athletes to pursue a professional career in the ancient sport.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 27
Robert Whittaker is worried for Charles Oliveira at UFC 326: ‘Gonna get hurt’
‘The Reaper’ is expecting a brutal night at the office for Charles Oliveira on March 7. On that date, Oliveira will challenge BMF champion Max Holloway in the main event of UFC 326 at Las Vegas’ T-Mobile Arena.
Robert Whittaker News / Dice City Sports / February 27
Robert Whittaker Moving to Light Heavyweight
Former UFC middleweight champion Robert Whittaker is set to step on the scale at 205 pounds for his next Octagon appearance, officially moving up to the light heavyweight division.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 27
Sean Strickland could get the Khamzat Chimaev fight due to the UFC’s need for ‘American stars’
Sean Strickland looks set to benefit from an American struggle in the UFC. The former middleweight champion returned to action at UFC Houston last Saturday, as he entered the cage for the first time in over a year.
Ilia Topuria makes controversial admission about Khabib Nurmagomedov
Ilia Topuria is not putting Khabib Nurmagomedov in the GOAT conversation. The Spanish star now holds the same UFC title that ‘The Eagle’ once defended three times before walking away from the sport in 2020.
Ilia Topuria details why UFC White House fight with Justin Gaethje is yet to be confirmed
Ilia Topuria is telling fans not to stress over rumours that his fight with Justin Gaethje will not happen at the White House, even though he still has not heard anything official.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 27
Ilia Topuria explains why he ‘hasn’t got the call’ for UFC White House fight with Justin Gaethje yet
Ilia Topuria has assured fans not to worry about reports that his fight with Justin Gaethje is ‘unlikely’ for the White House, even though he hasn’t got the call.
Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / February 27
Khamzat Chimaev Knocks Down UFC LHW Title Contender in Hard Sparring Ahead of Potential Move
Speculation surrounding Khamzat Chimaev’s potential move to light heavyweight has been circulating for weeks, and a recent viral sparring clip has only intensified the debate.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 27
UFC Champ Pushes Back Retirement After Receiving New Contract From Dana White & Co.
“If I was to get beaten up, am I going to come back to fight? No,” said featherweight Alexander Volkanovski earlier this year ahead of his title defense against Diego Lopes at UFC 325.
MMA News / Stadium Rant / February 27
Why Does Gina Carano Vs. Ronda Rousey Still Matter In 2026?
A matchup between Gina Carano and Ronda Rousey has always been one of the biggest “what if?” fights in MMA history. The two legendary icons and pioneers are slated to face off on May 16th on Netflix.
Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 27
UFC 327 Main Event Reportedly Leaked By Czech Site Ahead of Dana White’s Announcement
UFC 327 may have just revealed a key main card matchup, and not through Dana White. A Czech official betting site with rights to stream UFC recently posted official odds for a light heavyweight clash, strongly suggesting a bout is set for the April 11, 2026, event at the Kaseya Center in Miami.
UFC Veteran Abruptly Retires Following Return Fight Announcement for UFC Winnipeg
It appears that the UFC may have jumped the gun with one of the fights the promotion recently announced for its return to Winnipeg. Scheduled to take place
Ilia Topuria Proposes Bold Plan To Fight Islam Makhachev for ‘Pound-for-Pound’ Crown
For more than a year, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev have been circling one another, with fans eager to see the two finally collide, potentially even at the rumored UFC White House event.
Max Holloway explains why he’s unfazed by grappling threat of Charles Oliveira at UFC 326
Max Holloway is embracing the challenge ahead, not avoiding it. The two are set to headline UFC 326 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas on March 7, with Oliveira stepping in to challenge Holloway for the BMF title.
MMA News / Total Apex Sports / February 27
Conor McGregor’s Return Rumor Has Brazil Shook — And Caio Borralho Didn’t See It Coming
Conor McGregor hasn’t thrown a punch in nearly five years, and yet somehow, he still breaks the internet without lifting a finger. Go and ask Caio Borralho about it.
Alexander Volkanovski Dissects Diego Lopes’ Footwork Mistakes in Their UFC 325 Rematch
When Alexander Volkanovski returned from a lengthy hiatus at UFC 314 and reclaimed the featherweight title with a convincing victory over Diego Lopes, many fans believed the Australian champion was ready to usher in a new wave of contenders at 145 pounds.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 27
Ilia Topuria Snubs Khabib Nurmagomedov With Bizarre UFC Claim: 'Never Was a Fan'
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria has revealed his list of the five greatest mixed martial artists of all time. And his list included some surprising omissions, leaving out fighters many consider to be untouchable legends of the sport.
UFC Mexico: Brandon Moreno vs. Lone’er Kavanagh Full Fight Card Picks & Predictions
The UFC returns to Mexico City this Saturday (February 28), and MMA KO’s Drew Beaupré is here to provide predictions for all 13 fights on the card. The
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 27
Kamaru Usman Reveals Dricus Du Plessis Offer but Makes One Thing Clear About His Next Fight
Former welterweight king Kamaru Usman has revealed that he was recently offered a high-stakes showdown. The bout was against reigning middleweight champion Dricus Du Plessis.
Dana White News / MMA on SI / February 26
Ex-UFC Champion Definitively Shuts Down Idea of Fighting on UFC White House Card
Don’t count two-time UFC Flyweight Champion Brandon Moreno among the fighters desperately angling for a fight on the UFC’s planned event at The White House.
King Green News / BoxingNews.com / February 26
UFC Fight Night – Daniel Zellhuber vs King Green: Preview & Betting Tips
The lightweight clash between Daniel Zellhuber and King Green could steal the show on Saturday’s UFC Fight Night card. Zellhuber (15-3) is one of the more physically unique lightweights on the roster.
MMA News / Yardbarker / February 23
Potential matchups for fighters after UFC Fight Night in Houston
UFC Fight Night in Houston had some great finishes on the main card. Here’s how some matchups could pan out after the results of Fight Night.
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