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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 / Bloody Elbow / February 10
Sean O’Malley explains why it’s a bad idea for Petr Yan to fight Merab Dvalishvili next
Sean O’Malley is looking out for his former rival ahead of his comeback to the Octagon. Last December, ‘No Mercy’ avenged his 2023 loss to Merab Dvalishvili when he brought his long title reign to an end with a terrific performance at UFC 323.
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,
Alex Pereira News / MMA on SI / February 10
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
Arman Tsarukyan News / Bloody Elbow / February 10
Arman Tsarukyan names purchase worth a staggering $25 million as the biggest he’s made
Arman Tsarukyan has been consistently active in 2026 despite not having a UFC fight booked. The #2-ranked lightweight contender has spent the past few months appearing on all kinds of different shows in a media tour.
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.
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.
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.
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
UFC Contender Calls Out Islam Makhachev, Ian Garry and Others in Viral Rant
UFC 322 delivered a stacked welterweight card, with fans watching Islam Makhachev win the belt while new contenders like Carlos Prates and Michael Morales emerged.
MMA News / Total Pro Sports / February 10
'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
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.
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.
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