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Mokaev, released by Dana White, handed UFC BJJ title shot offer

Mokaev, released by Dana White, handed UFC BJJ title shot offer

The former flyweight contender was released from the UFC, and the split didn’t end on good terms. In 2022, rising flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev joined the promotion, entering with a fair amount of buzz surrounding him.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Aljamain Sterling wants UFC London backup role as he brands Movsar Evloev ‘unreliable’

A leading featherweight contender has cast doubt on whether Movsar Evloev will make it to his next fight. The 19-0 Russian is scheduled to face Lerone Murphy in the main event of UFC London on March 21.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Dana White Responds to Conor McGregor’s 'Leaked' White House Fight With Wary Matchmaking Update

After Dana White recently dismissed Michael Chandler as an opponent for Conor McGregor, there have been several rumors about a potential opponent for ‘The Notorious’ at the White House Card.

Israel Adesanya News / HITC / February 10

Israel Adesanya opens up on his future as retirement thoughts grow louder

Israel Adesanya knows that he is reaching the end of his time in combat sports. It seems clear that the former two-time UFC middleweight champion has moved past his prime years.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / February 10

Dana White confirms White House matchmaking starts today and provides timeframe for fights being made

Things are about to get very serious about the biggest event of the year. There has been a lot of talk in recent months about who will or won’t get a spot on the UFC White House card in June.

Alex Pereira News / Bloody Elbow / February 10

Alex Pereira gets his wish & contender shoots into the top 15 at #6 in latest UFC rankings update

The rankings have been updated following the third UFC event of the year this past weekend. Some performances from UFC Vegas 113 were highlighted after the first trip to the Meta Apex in 2026.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Joaquin Buckley cooks Islam Makhachev and UFC welterweight division stars in brutal roast

Joaquin Buckley has launched a blistering attack on the UFC welterweight division over what he sees as complete inactivity. The UFC welterweight contender publicly questioned why many of the division’s biggest names are not competing while the weight class remains stalled.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 10
'Sounds Like a Terrible Mistake' — Ex-UFC Champ Urges Petr Yan to Avoid Merab Dvalishvili Matchup

'Sounds Like a Terrible Mistake' — Ex-UFC Champ Urges Petr Yan to Avoid Merab Dvalishvili Matchup

A trilogy fight between Merab Dvalishvili vs. Petr Yan is super hyped now as they are 1-1. Yan defeated Dvalishvili by dominating him for all five rounds.

Israel Adesanya News / BoxingNews.com / February 10

Adesanya On His Future – ‘I Can’t See Past 2027’

Israel Adesanya is being transparent about his future as he prepares for his headline return on March 28 against Joe Pyfer. Adesanya finds himself at a crossroads, looking to rebuild momentum after the first three-fight losing streak of his life.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 10
Joaquin Buckley Calls on UFC Matchmakers to Act as Welterweight Division Stalls Under Islam Makhachev’s Reign

Joaquin Buckley Calls on UFC Matchmakers to Act as Welterweight Division Stalls Under Islam Makhachev’s Reign

The UFC welterweight division is both deep and stacked, but it is also unusually inactive. Since Islam Makhachev won the title at UFC 322 in November 2025, the pace at the top has slowed, with contenders waiting, recovering, or preparing themselves for future opportunities rather than booking fights.

Dana White News / Bloody Elbow / February 9
Former contender who was cut by Dana White offered title shot in UFC BJJ promotion

Former contender who was cut by Dana White offered title shot in UFC BJJ promotion

The former flyweight contender was cut from the UFC, leaving their relationship on bad terms. In 2022, the UFC signed soaring flyweight prospect Muhammad Mokaev to the promotion, with him coming into the premier promotion with a lot of hype around his name.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 10
Aljamain Sterling Offers to Be UFC London Backup as He Predicts Movsar Evloev’s Fate Against Lerone Murphy

Aljamain Sterling Offers to Be UFC London Backup as He Predicts Movsar Evloev’s Fate Against Lerone Murphy

Aljamain Sterling isn’t just watching UFC London from afar. With Movsar Evloev vs. Lerone Murphy lined up as a likely title eliminator, ‘The Funkmaster’ sees an opening and not just in the matchup itself, but in the logistics that surround Evloev’s career!

Dana White News / EssentiallySports / February 9
Sean O’Malley Backs Dana White’s Major Claim During UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Testimony

Sean O’Malley Backs Dana White’s Major Claim During UFC Antitrust Lawsuit Testimony

While the public sees Dana White as the UFC’s ultimate puppet master, Sean O’Malley’s response to his boss’s recent court testimony confirms what many fighters already knew: the real decision-making responsibility lies elsewhere.

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Israel Adesanya News / Bloody Elbow / February 9
Israel Adesanya reveals his return was planned for short-notice fight in 2025 that was ‘taken away’

Israel Adesanya reveals his return was planned for short-notice fight in 2025 that was ‘taken away’

The former two-time middleweight champion is back in action next month. Israel Adesanya returning to face Joe Pyfer on March 28 will mark the first time in over a year that he steps inside the Octagon.

Eddie Alvarez News / Bloody Elbow / February 9
Mike Perry explains what sparked huge BKFC crowd brawl with Eddie Alvarez

Mike Perry explains what sparked huge BKFC crowd brawl with Eddie Alvarez

Mike Perry has explained what started the crowd brawl between him and his former rival Eddie Alvarez this past Saturday. Since his exit from the UFC in 2021, Mike Perry has become one of the biggest stars in Conor McGregor‘s promotion, BKFC.

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 9

Jean Silva’s Instagram Post With Volkanovski Sparks Title Shot Controversy

Jean Silva posted a photo with Alexander Volkanovski on Instagram with the caption ‘Promo started, and it’s only the beginning of it all’ The post has

Jon Jones News / The Body Lock / February 9

Jon Jones Opens Up About Potential Retirement: ‘I May Be Done’

Jon Jones admits he may be done fighting due to severe arthritis in his left hip that qualifies him for total hip replacement His last training camp was

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 9

Justin Gaethje Rips Paddy Pimblett’s Kicks: ‘Like a B*tch’

Justin Gaethje defeated Paddy Pimblett via unanimous decision to win the interim lightweight title at UFC 324 on January 24, 2026 Gaethje criticized Pimblett’s

Israel Adesanya News / The Body Lock / February 9

Why Israel Adesanya Never Got His Short-Notice Fight Against Reinier de Ridder

Israel Adesanya was offered a short-notice fight against Reinier de Ridder last year after Anthony Hernandez withdrew A gym injury prevented Adesanya from

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 9
Conor McGregor salutes 'hero' Andrei Arlovski for beating cancer and capturing BKFC title

Conor McGregor salutes 'hero' Andrei Arlovski for beating cancer and capturing BKFC title

Andrei Arlovski is a true-born fighter who deserves all of the plaudits coming his way after his successful stint in bare-knuckle boxing. It almost seemed like the entire combat sports community rallied behind Arlovski's Oscar-worthy life story, which has now added another chapter with his latest BKFC title win.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 9
Daniel Cormier Sounds the Alarm as Justin Gaethje’s Interim Title Exposes a Bigger UFC Problem

Daniel Cormier Sounds the Alarm as Justin Gaethje’s Interim Title Exposes a Bigger UFC Problem

Daniel Cormier didn’t mince words when reflecting on Justin Gaethje’s current standing in the UFC, and his comments have sparked a wider debate about the state of American men in the promotion.

Jon Jones News / MyMMANews.com / February 9
Jon Jones hints at retirement – 'I think I could be done'

Jon Jones hints at retirement – 'I think I could be done'

Former UFC heavyweight and light heavyweight champion Jon Jones may be done competing professionally in mixed martial arts. The future UFC Hall of Famer known as “Bones” hinted towards retirement from the sport in a recent interview with MMA reporter Helen Yee.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 9

Justin Gaethje: 'Paddy Pimblett kicks like a b*tch'

Justin Gaethje became a two-time interim lightweight champion at UFC 324 on Jan. 24 at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. "The Highlight" faced Paddy Pimblett in the fight card's main event and soundly defeated "The Baddy" via unanimous decision.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / February 8
Jakub Wiklacz taps Muin Gafurov with 1 second left at UFC Vegas 113

Jakub Wiklacz taps Muin Gafurov with 1 second left at UFC Vegas 113

Jakub Wiklacz pulled off one of the wildest last-second finishes of the year and walked away with a chunk of his opponent’s paycheck for good measure.

Mario Bautista News / Field Level Media / February 7
Mario Bautista secures submission victory in main-event debut

Mario Bautista secures submission victory in main-event debut

Bantamweight Mario Bautista passed his first UFC main-event test with flying colors, securing a second-round rear-naked-choke submission against Vinicius Oliveira of Brazil to cap a six-fight UFC Vegas 113 main card on Saturday.

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