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UFC heavyweights aren't on the same level as PFL heavyweights, per PFL Dubai victor
Dylan Bowker - February 12, 2026
As sentiments mount about the UFC’s dwindling heavyweight ranks, a recent victor at PFL Dubai has posited that his promotion has a deeper roster in that weight category. The combatant in question is Pouya Rahmani, who secured a submission win over Karl Williams to improve upon his spotless professional MMA record. Also a prolific grappler, Rahmani secured a win in a prior grappling contest against Hamdy Abdelwahab at ADXC 5 in August 2024, with the latter being somewhat recently cut from the UFC. When asked for his thoughts on Abdelwahab no longer being a contracted UFC athlete, Rahmani said [via Bowks Talking Bouts],
Dricus du Plessis lauds heated rival Israel Adesanya for taking risky Joe Pyfer fight at UFC Seattle
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.
Top prospect Torrez Finney shares details of horrific injury suffered just seconds into UFC 325
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.
Former TUF champ Mohammed Usman, brother of Kamaru Usman, released as 30-month suspension begins
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.
Ilia Topuria's coach shares bold prediction for Justin Gaethje fight: 'Those habits will cost him'
Cole Shelton - February 12, 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is predicted to finish Justin Gaethje early when they fight, according to his coach. Javi Clement, the coach of Topuria, knows how good his fighter is and expects him to make quick work of Gaethje. Clement believes Gaethje won’t get past the first round, and believes Topuria will KO Gaethje on the first real exchange they have.
Arman Tsarukyan has the best chance of beating Ilia Topuria, says UFC GOAT
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.
Daniel Cormier makes sense of UFC snubbing Arman Tsarukyan at UFC 324
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.
Urijah Faber looks ahead to big RAF 6 clash against Henry Cejudo
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.
UFC set to part ways with Jailton Almeida after UFC Vegas 113 loss
Cole Shelton - February 11, 2026
The UFC plans to part ways with UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight Jailton Almeida. Almeida suffered a decision loss to Rizvan Kuniev on Saturday in a lackluster effort from the Brazilian. Almeida landed just 31 significant strikes in the three-round defeat, after landing just nine in a loss to Alexander Volkov the fight prior.
Nate Diaz fires up UFC fans with lengthy BMF title callout: 'I'm coming!'
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.
Terence Crawford, UFC's Joaquin Buckley trade barbs over Shakur Stevenson's controversial Boxing vs. MMA take
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.
Islam Makhachev pivots away from Kamaru Usman showdown in favor of massive super fight at the White House
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.