Did he take the bait? Former champion joins Vinicius LokDog's trend and suggests a date to face the Brazilian.

Vinicius Lokdog fighting in the UFC. Photo: Reproduction/UFC

Vinicius LokDogIt seems that [the fighter] has finally found a potential opponent for his UFC featherweight (up to 65,7 kg) debut. After being finalized by mario bautista In the bantamweight division (up to 61,2 kg), the Brazilian announced a change in weight class. exchanged barbs with Melk Costa e Joanderson Tubarão and it caused aljamain sterling, who took the bait.

In a post on 'X', Sterling stated that although he had previously praised LokDog, he considers the fight pointless at the moment, but highlighted that he has been waiting for news about his next fight since December and expressed willingness to accept the bout against the Brazilian.

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“I spoke well of you, but this is a challenge that makes absolutely no sense. But, again, I've been waiting for news of a fight since December. I will have the greatest pleasure in crushing you, you bastard,” he wrote. aljamain sterling.

I spoke well of you but this is a callout that makes ZERO sense. But again, I've been waiting for fighting news since December. I will gladly mash up yuh bloodclot https://t.co/ZVh9bdjmHW

— aljamain sterling (@funkmasterMMA) February 18, 2026

How did Vinicius LokDog annoy Aljamain Sterling?

Lokdog celebrates his UFC victory. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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It all started when Vinicius LokDogIn his search for his first opponent in the featherweight division, he posted a direct challenge to the former champion on 'X' and didn't mince words in suggesting that... Merab DvalishviliSterling's training partner reportedly revealed Sterling's alleged apprehension about facing him. Before accepting the challenge, the fighter made a point of downplaying the provocation and mocked the Brazilian.