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On YouTubeMMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Manel Kape Shares Risky Alternative Plan After Hunter Campbell’s Promise Blocks UFC Title Shot
Manel Kape has potentially had one of the strangest UFC careers of anyone in recent memory. Joining the organization with a lot of hype back in 2020, Kape’s career hasn’t exactly gone to plan.
Aljamain Sterling maintains stance after Tom Aspinall surgery due to UFC 321 eye pokes
Aljamain Sterling has not backed down from what many have called one of the worst opinions in recent MMA memory. The former UFC bantamweight champion had questioned how Tom Aspinall handled the eye poke incident at 321, and has not changed his tune, even after the full story came to light.
Khamzat Chimaev News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Khamzat Chimaev Fires Back at BJJ Legend Gordon Ryan for Calling Khabib and Himself ‘Beatable’
Without Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, MMA wouldn’t really be mixed martial arts at all. It would just be striking with small gloves. During a recent interview on Mike Perry’s Overdogs podcast, Gordon Ryan broke down in great detail how the ‘Granby roll’ can be used to battle the attacks that come from any of Khabib Nurmagomedov’s team and Khamzat Chimaev.
Fedor Emelianenko News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
‘Generational prospect’ Fedor Duric lives up to his name with Emelianenko-esque finish at Oktagon 84
One of Europe’s top MMA prospects shares more than just a name with the legendary Fedor Emelianenko. A number of MMA promotions across the Atlantic have been showing strong development in recent months and years.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
English UFC Legend Backs Alex Pereira to Replace Tom Aspinall as the 'Show Must Go On'
Tom Aspinall went through double eye surgery in London, and the procedures turned out to be a success. However, a big question mark still hangs over when the Manchester native will return.
3 Things UFC, Dana White Can Do to Fix Heavyweight Division in Tom Aspinall's Absence
A rare off weekend for the UFC brought about some pretty significant updates regarding its heavyweight champion, Tom Aspinall. Aspinall (15-3 MMA, 8-1,
MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
Bo Nickal reacts to Colby Covington dodging UFC White House callout: ‘Man up and take your beating’
Bo Nickal is continuing to pitch a clash of American wrestlers. A host of big-name fighters have been calling for a spot on the UFC card at the White House this coming June, and Nickal is among the favorites to secure one.
Valter Walker News / HITC / February 15
Johnny Walker responds to Valter Walker’s win v Zion Clark and UFC callout
Johnny Walker was not impressed by his brother’s grappling win over Zion Clark and has explained why he did not show up to the event. Valter Walker, who competes at heavyweight, called out his older brother after submitting Clark, a former 135 lb fighter.
Tom Aspinall News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Former UFC Champion Defends His Hot Take on Tom Aspinall Despite Double Eye Surgery
Tom Aspinall recently underwent eye surgery after his fight at UFC 321 was stopped due to double eye pokes from Ciryl Gane. While he had his reasons to stop the match, many from the MMA community, including former UFC champion Aljamain Sterling, targeted Aspinall.
Conor McGregor News / HITC / February 15
Why Mirko Cro Cop called weight cutting MMA’s ‘biggest scam’ during Conor McGregor’s rise
Mirko Cro Cop has made it clear he prefers fighters to step into the cage at their natural weight, rather than cut down. Weight cutting remains a hot topic across the UFC and mixed martial arts in general.
Sean Strickland News / MMA Weekly / February 15
Dricus du Plessis gives Sean Strickland vs. Anthony Hernandez prediction
Former middleweight champion Sean Strickland headlines Saturday's UFC Fight Night 267 fight card in Houston, Texas against No. 4 ranked Antony "Fluffy" Hernandez.
Manel Kape News / Bloody Elbow / February 15
Manel Kape began cutting weight for UFC flyweight title fight before being told he won’t be next
Longtime UFC flyweight contender Manel Kape started cutting weight in an attempt to cement himself as the next title challenger. At UFC 323 this past December, Joshua Van dethroned longtime flyweight champion Alexandre Pantoja in a bizarre fight that ended due to an injury to the Brazilian.
Islam Makhachev News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
Islam Makhachev Opens Up on Rise to Glory, Admits First Title Win Meant More Than Second Belt
For most fighters, capturing a world title is the pinnacle of a lifelong dream. For Islam Makhachev, that dream became reality the moment he forced Charles Oliveira to tap and claimed the UFC lightweight crown.
Cain Velasquez News / Total Pro Sports / February 15
Cain Velasquez Confirms Early Parole, Set for Prison Release on February 15
Cain Valesquez finally getting out on February 15 closes a dark chapter that nobody wanted to see happen the way it did. The whole situation was a nightmare from the start: what happened to his son, the ex-UFC champ getting released without bail, Cain taking matters into his own hands, and everything spiraling from there.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Michael Bisping Gives Bold Verdict on Israel Adesanya’s Career After UFC Seattle
With a three-fight losing streak behind him and his prime years seemingly in the rearview mirror, Israel Adesanya is confronting the reality of the final chapter of his career.
MMA News / BoxingNews.com / February 15
What’s Colby Covington’s Next Move?
UFC welterweight Colby Covington has responded after UFC CEO Dana White shut down speculation linking him with a potential matchup with Conor McGregor at the UFC White House card on June 14. Speculation emerged that Covington and McGregor could headline the White House card.
MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Gordon Ryan Reveals Clear Strategy to Beat Khabib Nurmagomedov and Khamzat Chimaev in Bold ADCC Prediction
With a combined MMA record of 44–0, Khabib Nurmagomedov and Khamzat Chimaev have built reputations that make even elite fighters look ordinary. One mauled lightweights for nearly a decade.
Conor McGregor News / EssentiallySports / February 15
Conor McGregor’s Double-Champ Legacy Questioned by MMA Legend With 'Ethical' Concerns in Resurfaced Clip
Conor McGregor became the first-ever UFC double-champion in 2016 by finishing Eddie Alvarez. However, the achievement wasn’t without controversy and debate.
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.
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