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Former interim champion Justin Gaethje will attend the Conor McGregor versus Max Holloway bout. Yardbarker.com reported that Gaethje aims to position himself as the next challenger for the winner.
yardbarker.comcom reported. The former interim UFC lightweight champion most recently fought Ilia Topuria for the title at UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House in June 2026. Gaethje stated on social media that he would not accept a truck from Arman Tsarukyan but would send Topuria one thousand dollars.
Yardbarker.com reported that these comments surfaced in coverage of his recent posts. McGregor is returning to lightweight after an extended layoff and is one victory away from a third title shot in the division, according to yardbarker.com. Holloway has sought a return to the 155-pound weight class after success at featherweight.
The McGregor-Holloway card lacks an official date, though early 2027 remains the target for McGregor's return. Yardbarker.com noted that Gaethje's attendance suggests he expects the winner to move ahead in the lightweight division.
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Al JazeeraSouth Africa defeated South Korea 1-0 to finish second in Group A and will face Canada on Sunday in Los Angeles. Coach Hugo Broos called the qualification a historic achievement after earlier group losses and a draw.
The Boston Red Sox placed infielder Marcelo Mayer on the 10-day injured list Friday due to a left forearm injury. The team recalled infielder Tsung-Che Cheng from Triple-A Worcester to fill the roster spot.