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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Colby Covington Confirms UFC White House Negotiations as He Eyes Paddy Pimblett Fight Next
Colby Covington is ready to get back into the Octagon. After more than a year on the sidelines, which included a rough ending to his last UFC outing, he’s now openly negotiating for a slot on the promotion’s most ambitious stage yet: the White House card on June 14.
Valter Walker News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Johnny Walker reacts to brother Valter Walker’s win over Zion Clark that led to UFC fight callout: ‘I’m ashamed’
Johnny Walker was not impressed with his brother’s victory in a grappling match with Zion Clark last night, and has explained why he didn’t attend. The light-heavyweight was called out by his heavyweight younger brother Valter Walker after he submitted Clark, who last fought at 135lb.
Sean Strickland News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Sean Strickland and Preacher Lawson share footage of sparring session that appears to show illegal punch
Sean Strickland has now given his take on an infamous sparring session with comedian Preacher Lawson, insisting that he didn’t throw any illegal shots.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Dustin Poirier reveals broken toe injury similar to the one that sidelined Conor McGregor’s return
Being retired has not prevented Dustin Poirier from MMA injuries. ‘The Diamond’ called an end to his career inside the cage in his home state of Louisiana at UFC 318 last July.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Charles Oliveira’s coach says it’s still a mystery why first Max Holloway fight ended in 99 seconds
Charles Oliveira is out for revenge when he returns to the Octagon on March 7. Some have questioned Oliveira’s hunger as he prepares for another huge title fight in his 37th bout under the UFC banner.
Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Khamzat Chimaev’s Former Opponent Projects UFC Champ’s True Character Based on Off-Camera Scuffle
Khamzat Chimaev maintains an animated, brash, no-nonsense persona. When the cameras are on, ‘Borz’ does not hesitate to steal the spotlight with his performances and fiery post-fight callouts.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Former UFC Champ Set to Face Knockout Artist in Exclusive International Event, Per Report
UFC is far from finished with Australia. Just last month, Dana White & Co. hosted the first event of the year on Australian soil with UFC 325 on the east coast.
Jon Jones News / HITC / February 14
UFC fans remain split on Jon Jones’ legacy as drug test history lingers
Jon Jones continues to be a divisive figure within the MMA world. Even with his success inside the cage, not everyone is convinced he belongs in that conversation.
Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Why Israel Adesanya will be ‘as dangerous as ever’ in UFC Seattle return
One analyst believes Israel Adesanya has something to prove in his first UFC fight in over a year. The former two-time UFC middleweight champion is without a victory in almost three years, having lost three straight fights inside the Octagon.
Valter Walker News / HITC / February 14
Valter Walker calls out brother Johnny for UFC Fight after Karate combat 59 win
Valter Walker has put out a public call for a fight against his brother Johnny Walker in the UFC, challenging him to move up to his division. The Brazilian fighter appeared at Karate Combat 59 in Miami, where he secured a quick submission win over Zion Clark.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Daniel Cormier Changes Stance on Dana White & Co.’s Most Controversial Decision in 2025
Last year, Dana White was heavily criticized by the MMA community after he kept Arman Tsarukyan away from the lightweight title picture. The UFC decided to book Paddy Pimblett and Justin Gaethje at UFC 324 for the interim title, raising questions about the booking.
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Colby Covington is negotiating with the UFC for the ‘biggest fight’ of his career at the White House
Talks are underway for the UFC return of ‘Chaos’. Colby Covington sat out the whole of 2025 after having his pursuit of a fourth undisputed welterweight title shot damaged 14 months ago.
Arman Tsarukyan News / Total Pro Sports / February 14
Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Grappling Showdown After Contract Call-Out Following BJJ Champ’s Challenge
The frustration of not getting the right opponents and getting snubbed for a title shot is real. It has become a regular issue for Armenian fighter Arman Tsarukyan.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 14
Hunter Campbell Alerted as Arman Tsarukyan Eyes Champion From UFC Roster as Next Opponent
Despite being the top contender in the UFC lightweight division, Arman Tsarukyan appears to be pursuing fights beyond just the quest for UFC gold. While one might assume he is focused on other contenders, the reality is different.
Tom Aspinall News / Bloody Elbow / February 14
Tom Aspinall’s recent comments about ‘hating the business’ don’t bode well for his future in the UFC
Tom Aspinall’s relationship with the sport he’s dedicated himself to has changed in recent months. Aspinall recently had double-eye surgery to try and heal the effects of his first defense of the undisputed UFC heavyweight title.
MMA 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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