UFC News

Curtis Calhoun - February 12, 2026

Former UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis credited Israel Adesanya for taking a massive risk in his upcoming fight at UFC Seattle. Former UFC middleweight champions Dricus du Plessis and Israel Adesanya shared one of the most heated feuds in the division’s history ahead of their fight at UFC 305. Two years later, tensions have alleviated between the two sides as they both look to get back into the title mix.

Curtis Calhoun - February 12, 2026

Dana White’s Contender Series star Torrez Finney fought with one compromised leg during his UFC 325 three-round fight. UFC fighters are arguably the toughest athletes in the world, and middleweight Torrez Finney proved that sentiment in a loss at UFC 325 last month.

Curtis Calhoun - February 12, 2026

The Ultimate Fighter Season 30 heavyweight winner, Mohammed Usman’s time in the UFC came to an abrupt end despite a 4-2 record. Mohammed Usman made a strong case to be a potential future heavyweight title contender when he knocked out Zac Pauga to win The Ultimate Fighter 30 in August 2022. Usman’s wins over Jake Collier and Junior Tafa proved himself as a potential star in the making in the heavyweight division.

Curtis Calhoun - February 12, 2026

UFC welterweight star Colby Covington answered recent rumors of a potential Conor McGregor fight at the White House. A rumored Conor McGregor vs. Colby Covington targeted fight booking at the White House raised eyebrows throughout the UFC’s fanbase earlier this month. McGregor, who hasn’t fought since injuring his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264, is targeting a return to the cage in June on the upcoming White House card.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 12, 2026

Arman Tsarukyan might be Ilia Topuria’s kryptonite. To many within the MMA community, Tsarukyan is the obvious No. 1 contender for the UFC Lightweight Championship. “Ahalkalakets” has found himself on the outside looking in, however. Justin Gaethje has first dibs on Topuria’s 155-pound gold after capturing the interim title in a unanimous decision win over Paddy Pimblett.

Harry Kettle - February 12, 2026

UFC commentator Daniel Cormier has explained why Arman Tsarukyan’s snub worked well for the promotion. At UFC 324, Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett to become the new UFC interim lightweight champion. In the eyes of many, however, it should have been Arman Tsarukyan who was given the call, especially after his dominant win over Dan Hooker. Unfortunately for Arman, that didn’t quite come to fruition.

Harry Kettle - February 12, 2026

MMA veteran Urijah Faber has taken the time to look ahead to his RAF 6 main event collision against Henry Cejudo. When you consider the impact he had throughout the course of his mixed martial arts career, it’s easy to understand why Urijah Faber is viewed as such a legend in the sport. He’s achieved some great things, and even now, he’s focusing his attention on the next generation through his coaching.

Dylan Bowker - February 11, 2026

Rafael Fiziev faced a setback against Mauricio Ruffy at UFC 325, but a teammate of the former foresees a comeback as being imminent. Daniil Donchenko is the combatant in question, the TUF champ/ main stage UFC debutant has a great history of having high-level teammates train along with him, and he has previously described Fiziev as his brother. While he had a bit of a rough night at the office against Mauricio Ruffy, Fiziev is still one of the top lightweights on the planet despite the recent victory drought inside of the octagon. When detailing his thoughts on that lightweight contest from UFC 325 between Fiziev and Ruffy, Donchenko said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],

Curtis Calhoun - February 11, 2026

2026 could be the year of UFC superstar Nate Diaz’s return to the Octagon for the first time since UFC 279. It’s been almost four full years since UFC fans have watched Nate Diaz compete inside the Octagon. After submitting Tony Ferguson in a short-notice bout at UFC 279, Diaz parted ways with the promotion, fighting twice in the boxing ring.

Curtis Calhoun - February 11, 2026

Boxing legend Terence Crawford and UFC welterweight star Joaquin Buckley kicked off one of the year’s most surprising feuds. Boxing stars Terence Crawford and Shakur Stevenson ruffled some feathers in recent comments they made during a stream with influencer Adin Ross. The two boxers downplayed MMA compared to boxing, and Stevenson called out UFC champ Ilia Topuria for a massive crossover fight.

Curtis Calhoun - February 11, 2026

Islam Makhachev is ready to book Ilia Topuria for his first title defense, over a potential matchup with former titleholder Kamaru Usman. UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev teased a potential fight with former titleholder Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. But three months after he won his second UFC title, Makhachev has reversed course in favor of another massive showdown.

Curtis Calhoun - February 11, 2026

UFC welterweight contender Geoff Neal opened up on some of his personal struggles outside of the cage for five years of his career. Many UFC fighters struggle with inner demons both in and out of the cage. Former UFC welterweight star Geoff Neal’s struggles over five years nearly brought his promising career to an abrupt end.