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UFC Rankings Update: Kyoji Horiguchi Outshines Mario Bautista; New Heavyweight Contender Emerges

MMA fans had a lot to digest last weekend as two major promotions organized high-stature events in desert settings: UFC Vegas 113 and PFL Dubai. While PFL Dubai featured Usman Nurmagomedov, who remained undefeated, it was UFC Vegas 113 that caught everyone’s attention and shook up the rankings.

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Dana White shuts down ‘total BS’ claim about leaked fight headlining the UFC White House card

Dana White insists one rumored fight will not headline the biggest event of 2026. The UFC CEO will bring MMA’s premier promotion to President Donald Trump‘s official residence on June 14.

Eddie Alvarez News / HITC / February 10

Mike Perry opens up on the moment that sparked BKFC crowd brawl with Eddie Alvarez

Mike Perry has shed light on what led to the altercation between him and Eddie Alvarez in the crowd this past weekend. Since leaving the UFC in 2021, Perry has become a standout name in Conor McGregor’s BKFC promotion.

MMA News / EssentiallySports / February 10

From Brock Lesnar to Francis Ngannou, Top 10 UFC Fighters Dana White Didn’t Like Publicly

The world currently holds Dana White as its most controversial business figure for various reasons. White’s reputation as a famous combat sports personality comes from two main factors.

Arman Tsarukyan News / HITC / February 10

Arman Tsarukyan reveals his biggest ever buy, a $25m investment

Arman Tsarukyan has remained in the spotlight throughout 2026, even without a fight lined up. The #2-ranked lightweight has kept busy away from the cage by making appearances on various media platforms over the past few months.

MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

Aljamain Sterling Reveals Why Merab Dvalishvili Lost Against Petr Yan

For any fighter, losing a long winning streak is a big setback and often exposes weaknesses that wins do not. That is what happened to Merab Dvalishvili, who lost his 14-fight streak and his title to Petr Yan.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Sean O’Malley outlines risks of Petr Yan taking on Merab Dvalishvili next

Sean O’Malley is keeping a close eye on his former opponent ahead of his return to the UFC. Last December, Yan avenged his 2023 loss to Merab Dvalishvili with an impressive performance at UFC 323, bringing an end to the Georgian star’s long title reign in the process.

Valter Walker News / Bloody Elbow / February 10

Zion Clark insists Valter Walker is underestimating him: ‘He thinks I’m some weakling’

Zion Clark has explained why there is an undercurrent of animosity ahead of his latest grappling match. The 1-0 MMA fighter, who was born without legs due to caudal regression syndrome, is set to face UFC heavyweight Valter Walker at Karate Combat 59 on February 13.

MMA News / HITC / February 10

Dana White confirms UFC White House matchmaking begins today

Things are about to get very serious about the biggest event of the year. There’s been a lot of talk over the past few months about who might end up on the UFC’s White House card in June.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / February 10

Israel Adesanya looking to 'shine' against Joe Pyfer

Former two-time middleweight champion Israel Adesanya returns to the octagon on March 28 in the UFC Fight Night 271 main event at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle, Washington after a year away from completion.

Movsar Evloev News / Total Pro Sports / February 10

Movsar Evloev Holds No Grudge Toward UFC After Being Passed Over For Next Title Shot

In the UFC, many times, the top contenders do not get a title shot. The reasons can vary, from bad behavior like Arman Tsarukyan to Belal Muhammad’s less exciting fights.

Aljamain Sterling News / EssentiallySports / February 10

Aljamain Sterling Goes Off on 'Lying Cheat' Ex-UFC Champ He Beat

Mixed martial arts is no exception when it comes to feuds and bad blood. Sometimes, those rivalries fade with time. Other times, they only grow messier.

Joaquin Buckley News / The Body Lock / February 10

Joaquin Buckley Unleashes Scathing Attack on Inactive Welterweight Fighters

Joaquin Buckley criticized the UFC welterweight division for widespread inactivity despite having deep talent Buckley called out champion Islam Makhachev,

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UFC Heavyweight Star Reveals Surprise Return to Alex Pereira's Weight Class

One of the UFC’s top-ranked heavyweight contenders is opting for a major change following the first back-to-back losses of his career. The UFC held the

MMA News / The Body Lock / February 10

Jon Jones vs Demetrious Johnson: Who Finally Won the GOAT Debate?

Demetrious Johnson acknowledged Jon Jones was always number one in the GOAT debate The two legends met at a Super Bowl LX celebrity charity event Jones

MMA News / MyMMANews.com / February 10

Tadao Yasuda, former PRIDE FC fighter and IWGP Champion, found dead

Tadao Yasuda, who competed professionally in both mixed martial arts and wrestling, was found dead at his home in Tokyo at the age of 62. The Japanese competitor known as “Yasudakinen” started his career as a sumo wrestler, and then joined New Japan Pro Wrestling in 1993, making his in-ring debut the following year.

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.

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

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.

MMA News / UFC on ClutchPoints / February 9

Islam Makhachev’s camp eyes blockbuster Kamaru Usman showdown for welterweight title defense

Islam Makhachev’s team has made their preferences clear for the welterweight champion’s first title defense, and they’re aiming for one of the biggest fights available in the division.

Jon Jones News / MyMMANews.com / February 9

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 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.