UFC News
UFC lightweight calls for showdown with Paddy Pimblett after UFC 324
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’.
Charles Oliveira says he's gone from a boy to a lion ahead of Max Holloway rematch
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.
UFC boss Dana White makes big prediction for upcoming White House event
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.
Daniel Cormier says Jon Jones' arthritis 'leak' sends big signal about potential UFC comeback
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.
REPORT: UFC parts ways with Alex Morono after public call for 'one last dance' following UFC Vegas 113
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.
Boxing champ Shakur Stevenson calls out Ilia Topuria for massive crossover fight
Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026
Boxing superstar Shakur Stevenson wants to be involved in the next MMA/Boxing crossover fight against UFC champ Ilia Topuria. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria is considered by many as one of the greatest combat sports athletes on the planet. He’s one of a handful of UFC fighters to win titles in multiple divisions, after he knocked out Charles Oliveira for the lightweight belt at UFC 317.
Joaquin Buckley slams top UFC welterweights as 'wasting time' as next fight talks stall
Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026
UFC welterweight star Joaquin Buckley is fed up with the state of the division as he continues to wait it out for a fight. After Islam Makhachev won the UFC welterweight title at UFC 322, he appears in line to fight former titleholder Kamaru Usman for his first title defense. But as of this writing, nothing is set in the division, as several top contenders like Michael Morales make public cases for a title shot.
Rumored UFC White House headliner shut down by Dana White after 'total BS' report
Curtis Calhoun - February 10, 2026
UFC CEO Dana White eliminated one potential matchup from headlining the upcoming White House card this summer as matchmaking begins. UFC CEO Dana White and the matchmakers are in the process of plotting the promotion’s upcoming White House card this summer. Several marquee names, including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones, have publicly expressed interest in competing in the upcoming event.
Charles Oliveira details the difference between him and Max Holloway ahead of UFC 326
Cole Shelton - February 10, 2026
Charles Oliveira is excited to rematch Max Holloway at UFC 326. Oliveira is set to take on Holloway for the BMF belt in the main event of UFC 326 on March 7. Heading into the fight, Oliveira is a +162 underdog while the Hawaiian is a -210 favorite on FanDuel.
Sean O'Malley cautions Petr Yan about Merab Dvalishvili trilogy: 'Sounds like a mistake'
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 10, 2026
Sean O’Malley is urging Petr Yan to avoid a big mistake. Yan became a two-time UFC Bantamweight Champion when he defeated Merab Dvalishvili in the UFC 323 main event in late 2025. It was a stellar performance from “No Mercy,” who proved that he was never truly out of the 135-pound title picture despite some setbacks.
Chael Sonnen argues Jon Jones' past drug testing drama shouldn't impact UFC GOAT debate
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 10, 2026
Chael Sonnen doesn’t believe Jon Jones is out of the all-time great conversation due to past controversies with drug testing. There’s no doubting that “Bones” is one of the most talented fighters to ever enter the MMA space. His lone defeat has been heavily disputed, as he was disqualified in his 2009 bout against Matt Hamill for using 12-6 elbows, which were illegal at the time. Many argued that referee Steve Mazzagatti should’ve stopped the fight well before Jones even landed the elbows.
Don't dismiss Justin Gaethje's chances of beating Ilia Topuria, says longtime UFC analyst
Fernando Quiles Jr. - February 10, 2026
A longtime UFC analyst and coach won’t write off Justin Gaethje entirely ahead of his inevitable title unification bout with Ilia Topuria. Gaethje became a two-time interim UFC Lightweight Champion when he defeated Paddy Pimblett in the UFC 324 main event. “The Highlight” was a slight underdog going into the bout, but he ultimately battered “The Baddy” on his way to a unanimous decision win.




