MMA News

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],

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.

Curtis Calhoun - February 11, 2026

Tensions continue to elevate between former Bare Knuckle FC rivals Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez after their ringside brawl at a recent event. Despite their Bare Knuckle FC rivalry coming to an abrupt end after one fight, Mike Perry and Eddie Alvarez’s feud reignited at a recent BKFC event.

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 11, 2026

Malaysian atomweight contender Jihin “Shadow Cat” Radzuan returns to ONE Championship with redemption on her mind. She welcomes undefeated Brazilian Gabriela “Gabi” Fujimoto in a pivotal atomweight MMA clash at ONE Fight Night 40: Buntan vs. Hemetsberger II on Friday, February 13, broadcasting live in U.S. primetime from Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. Radzuan aims for her first victory since submitting Jenelyn Olsim at ONE Friday Fights 35. The Wushu World Champion has since absorbed consecutive losses to Chihiro Sawada and Macarena Aragon. Those defeats tested her resolve but sharpened her hunger. The 27-year-old relocated training camps to Foxgloves Fight Gym in Singapore, closer to her family home in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, to make critical adjustments.

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.

BJPENN.COM Staff - February 11, 2026

Japanese judoka Shozo Isojima believes he’s identified the blueprint to defeat Adrian Lee when they clash in a lightweight MMA bout at ONE Fight Night 40 on February 14 inside Bangkok’s Lumpinee Stadium. The 28-year-old sees vulnerabilities in the Hawaiian teenager’s explosive approach that he plans to exploit once the initial storm passes. Lee enters the matchup carrying the momentum of three consecutive first-round submission victories that each earned him $50,000 performance bonuses. His aggressive fighting style overwhelms opponents from the opening bell, leaving little room to breathe. But that whirlwind offense also revealed its limitations when Tye Ruotolo neutralized it last September. There, he forced Lee to tap via rear-naked choke in the second round.

Cole Shelton - February 11, 2026

Paulo Costa is set to move up to the light heavyweight division. Costa is set to take on the undefeated Azamat Murzakanov next at UFC 327 in Miami on April 11. It’s an intriguing matchup, as the Brazilian is getting thrown into the deep end in his return to light heavyweight, although his first fight at 205lbs was due to a weight miss.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2026

Michael Page wouldn’t be surprised if he’s being punished with his questionable UFC London booking. Page is set to meet Sam Patterson inside the O2 Arena in London on March 21. “Venom” had been clamoring for a fight ever since his Aug. 2025 win over Jared Cannonier. While some expected Page to face a higher-ranked opponent, he gets the unranked Patterson instead.

Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 11, 2026

Movsar Evloev didn’t see much improvement in Diego Lopes’ game in the rematch with Alexander Volkanovski. Lopes was given a second opportunity to capture the UFC Featherweight Championship against “The Great” in late January. Many scoffed at UFC’s choice to put Lopes back in the title mix so soon after he dropped a unanimous decision to Volkanovski back in April 2025. The rematch took place at UFC 325, and Volkanovski once again proved he’s the more complete fighter.

Harry Kettle - February 11, 2026

UFC lightweight Mateusz Gamrot is interested in a possible showdown with Paddy Pimblett after his UFC 324 defeat. Ever since losing to Justin Gaethje at UFC 324, Paddy Pimblett has been subjected to a lot of criticism – some fair, and some potentially unfair. The Liverpudlian certainly showed a great deal of grit throughout this contest, but he just wasn’t able to hang in there with a big power puncher like ‘The Highlight’.

Harry Kettle - February 11, 2026

UFC star Charles Oliveira has spoken about his growth ever since his loss to Max Holloway all the way back in August 2015. When you talk about beloved fighters in the UFC, Charles Oliveira is one of the big names that really stands out. The Brazilian sensation is a former UFC lightweight champion, he’s been around for well over a decade, and he has produced some of the most memorable fights in recent memory.

Harry Kettle - February 11, 2026

UFC boss Dana White has made a big prediction for the promotion’s blockbuster event at the White House this summer. In June, the Ultimate Fighting Championship will put on one of its biggest shows ever at the White House. Dana White has been working hard alongside US president Donald Trump to make this happen, and it’s certainly shaping up to be a pretty interesting night of action.

Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026

Daniel Cormier believes his former foe Jon Jones knew exactly what he was doing in revealing his arthritis in leaked footage. Former UFC two-division champion Jon Jones hit a big speed bump in his pursuit of a potential comeback fight later this year. In a leaked conversation with two fans while at a Dirty Boxing event in Houston, Jones revealed he has severe hip arthritis that is standing in the way of a potential return to fighting.

Cole Shelton - February 10, 2026

Aljamain Sterling is eager to see Movsar Evloev take on Lerone Murphy at UFC London in a pivotal fight at featherweight. Evloev vs. Murphy is likely a No. 1 contender fight as both have never lost in their careers. Yet, Sterling does see some holes in Evloev’s game, especially after fighting him.

Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026

UFC welterweight veteran Alex Morono didn’t get the answer from the matchmakers he was looking for after another loss at UFC Vegas 113. UFC fan favorite Alex Morono suffered another big setback in the cage last Saturday at UFC Vegas 113. In a three-round fight, Morono dropped a unanimous decision loss to former The Ultimate Fighter winner Daniil Donchenko in a main card bout.