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yardbarker.comsports14 hrs ago
UFC president disputes fighter’s claim of April return date
The UFC president said the organization has not set a date for the fighter’s next bout after his July 11 matchup. The fighter had stated he would return in April if he completes his current contract.
yardbarker.comsports14 hrs ago
Islam Makhachev declines outside wrestling offers to focus on UFC title defense
The UFC welterweight champion confirmed he has been asked to compete outside the organization but said his focus remains on defending his title this summer.
yardbarker.comsports16 hrs ago
Gaethje upsets undefeated Topuria to win UFC lightweight title at White House event
Gaethje ended Topuria’s 17-0 record on June 14 at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn. The victory gave Gaethje the UFC lightweight championship.
yardbarker.comsports16 hrs ago
Hill says December 2024 clash with Pereira was staged to bypass Ankalaev, but Ankalaev later won the title
Hill told Home of Fight that he and Pereira planned the confrontation at the UFC Performance Institute to generate interest in a potential fight. The two later headlined UFC 300.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Islam Makhachev Says Usman Nurmagomedov Could Get Half the Purse in UFC but Might Still Receive an Offer He Cannot Refuse
The UFC lightweight champion stated that Nurmagomedov would receive roughly half his current PFL purse if he signs with the UFC. Nurmagomedov is scheduled to defend his PFL lightweight title on July 31.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Vinicius Oliveira Stops Andre Fili in Second Round at UFC Fight Night 279
The Brazilian fighter won his featherweight debut by TKO and called for a matchup against Josh Emmett or another top-12 opponent.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Red Corner Stool From UFC Freedom 250 Draws $4,700 in Bids
UFC Collectibles opened bidding June 16 on the stool used by seven fighters at the June 14 White House event. With more than ten days left, the current high stands at $5,170 including premium.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Navajo Stirling Stops Ion Cutelaba in Second Round at UFC Fight Night 279
The undefeated light heavyweight survived an early guillotine attempt before securing the finish in Las Vegas on June 20, 2026.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Christian Rodriguez Submits Hyder Amil in First Round at UFC Vegas 119
Rodriguez ended a 10-month layoff with a head-kick knockout and guillotine finish. He credited techniques from his late coach Duke Roufus.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Justin Gaethje Says He Plans to Return to Fighting, but Has Never Defended a UFC Title
The 37-year-old champion told Joe Rogan he intends to fight again after his most recent win. He has never defended a UFC title despite holding interim gold twice.
yardbarker.comsports18 hrs ago
Vinicius Oliveira stops Andre Fili in second round at UFC Fight Night 279
Andre Fili fell to Vinicius Oliveira by second-round stoppage at UFC Fight Night 279 on Saturday in Las Vegas. Fili protested the finish to referee Herb Dean, citing strikes to the back of the head.
yardbarker.comsports1 day ago
Dana White Declines Aspinall Questions at Post-Fight Press Conference
UFC CEO Dana White refused to discuss heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall at the Fight Night: Kape vs. Horiguchi 2 post-fight press conference at APEX on June 21, 2026.
yardbarker.comsports1 day ago
Dana White says UFC would need $150 million backer to hold fights at Roman Colosseum
UFC president Dana White told MMA Mania the Roman Colosseum requires a $150 million payment to host fights. The sum would fund restoration of Italian sites, but the plan remains unrealized.
ESPNsports1 day ago
Gaethje dethrones Topuria for lightweight title at White House UFC event
Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by corner stoppage after four rounds at UFC Freedom 250 on June 20, 2026. The new champion later said he plans to fight again.
yardbarker.comfinance22 hrs ago
Manel Kape defeats Kyoji Horiguchi by third-round TKO at UFC Vegas 119
Kape defeated Horiguchi by third-round TKO on June 20, 2026, at Meta Apex in Las Vegas. The win improves his record to 23-7 and positions him for a flyweight title shot.
sportsnet.casports1 day ago
Merab Dvalishvili retains UFC bantamweight title with unanimous-decision win over Umar Nurmagomedov
The Dagestani contender broke his hand during the five-round bout and now says he wants a rematch more than a title shot.
nypost.comfinance1 day ago
UFC releases Cameron Smotherman after three straight losses
The UFC cut bantamweight Cameron Smotherman on June 19, 2026, following a three-fight losing streak. Smotherman, 28, had a 1-3 record in the promotion.
sportsnet.casports2 days ago
Gaethje wins undisputed lightweight title after Topuria quits on stool following four rounds
Gaethje claimed the undisputed 155-pound championship on June 14 at the White House after Topuria quit on the stool with broken orbital bones. The American won in his third title attempt.
sportsnet.casports2 days ago
Former Champion Returns on UFC Event in Serbia After Injury
The UFC will hold its first event in Serbia on August 1 at Belgrade Arena. A former light heavyweight champion is scheduled to face the same opponent he fought to a draw eight months earlier.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Zabit Magomedsharipov to Grapple Raul Rosas Jr. on July 5
The former UFC fighter returns after five years away for a no-gi match at 155 pounds in Moscow. Rosas enters on a five-fight UFC winning streak.
spoon-tamago.comsports2 days ago
Islam Makhachev to defend welterweight title against Ian Garry at UFC 330
Makhachev called Garry a tricky but non-aggressive fighter ahead of their August 15 bout in Philadelphia. Garry responded to the title-shot confirmation with two words: 'And new.'
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
UFC Collectibles Auctions Red Corner Stool Used by Seven Fighters at Freedom 250 Event
The auction features the stool used by seven fighters at the June 14 White House South Lawn event. Bidding stood at $2,800 as of midweek.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Rousey Tells UFC Executive 'Kiss My Ass' After Netflix Event Outdraws UFC White House Card
Rousey responded to UFC domestic numbers for its White House event with a direct statement aimed at Chief Business Officer Hunter Campbell.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Alex Pereira Says He Chose Not to Respond Physically to Josh Hokit at UFC Events
The Brazilian fighter addressed trash talk from Josh Hokit ahead of UFC Freedom 250 and said he kept his composure despite multiple in-person run-ins.
yardbarker.comsports2 days ago
Max Holloway Shares Training Footage Featuring Former Welterweight Champion Jack Della Maddalena
Holloway shared video of sessions with the former welterweight champion while preparing for UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas.
reviewjournal.comsports3 days ago
UFC Event on White House Lawn Draws 8.2 Million Average Viewers, 17 Million Unique Reach
The June 14 event on the White House South Lawn reached 17 million unique viewers and set a Paramount+ record, though estimates from commentator Joe Rogan reached 200 million.
thegatewaypundit.comsports3 days ago
Alex Pereira Responds to Josh Hokit’s Public Call for Fight
Alex Pereira said he is open to facing Josh Hokit after weeks of public taunts. Hokit replied with two words: "Uh oh."
sportsnet.casports3 days ago
Michael Chandler loses to Mauricio Ruffy by first-round TKO at UFC Freedom 250
The 40-year-old fighter absorbed his fourth straight defeat and eighth overall in the UFC on the White House card.
yardbarker.comsports3 days ago
Justin Gaethje defeats Ilia Topuria to win undisputed UFC lightweight title
Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria on Sunday to claim the undisputed lightweight championship. The 38-year-old received a 180-day medical suspension and said he is unlikely to fight again this year.
yardbarker.comsports4 days ago
Alex Pereira Says He Will Ask UFC to Stop Assigning Herb Dean as His Referee
@arielhelwani reported that Alex Pereira plans to ask UFC officials to stop assigning Herb Dean to his fights, citing performance concerns.
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news.sky.comsports4 days ago
CSAC Director Addresses Strikes in Gane-Pereira Fight
CSAC Executive Director Andy Foster commented on mixed reactions to the finish of Ciryl Gane's bout with Alex Pereira. Foster said some strikes landed to the back of the head while others struck the ear area.
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espn.comsports4 days ago
Athletic Commission Reviewed Fighter's Weigh-In Conduct
Athletic commission executive Andy Foster described the body's response to fighter Josh Hokit's conduct during official weigh-ins. Foster said the commission already knew of prior similar behavior by Hokit.
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espn.comfinance5 days ago
Former UFC Light Heavyweight Champion Jamahal Hill Moves to Heavyweight Division
Jamahal Hill announced his move to heavyweight after a three-fight losing streak at light heavyweight. He called out Josh Hokit as his preferred first opponent and targeted the UFC's Madison Square Garden card.
yardbarker.comsports5 days ago
Conor McGregor Plans Return at UFC 329 After Five-Year Layoff
Conor McGregor said his comeback is driven by a craving for competition rather than financial gain. He is scheduled to face Max Holloway.
forbes.comfinance4 days agoUpdated
Referee Herb Dean defends officiating after Pereira accuses Gane of illegal blows
Referee Herb Dean responded to criticism from Alex Pereira following their UFC Freedom 250 bout. Pereira accused Ciryl Gane of landing illegal strikes to the back of the head and faulted Dean for not intervening.
f4wonline.comsports5 days ago
McGregor Says Crawford Turned Down $200 Million Two-Fight Deal
Conor McGregor said Terence Crawford declined a proposed two-fight agreement worth $200 million that would have paired an MMA bout against McGregor with a boxing match. The discussions involved Turki Alalshikh. McGregor also addressed Crawford's comments about another fighter.
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yardbarker.comsports5 days ago
Ciryl Gane Defeats Alex Pereira by Second-Round TKO at UFC Freedom 250
The defeat ended Pereira's bid to become the first UFC three-division champion. He accused referee Herb Dean of failing to enforce rules against strikes to the back of the head.
yardbarker.comsports6 days ago
Makhachev Comments After Opponent's Corner Stoppage
Islam Makhachev posted comments after Ilia Topuria's corner stopped a fight before the fifth round. The welterweight champion referenced the outcome and earlier negotiations between the two fighters.
yardbarker.comsports6 days ago
Gaethje vs. Topuria stopped in fourth round after referee overruled doctor
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria when the fight ended before the fifth round after Topuria could not return to his corner. The June 14 event drew criticism of the cageside doctor from Daniel Cormier.
yardbarker.comsports6 days ago
Poirier Says $20 Million Would End His Retirement
Poirier attended Gaethje’s June 15, 2026 victory at UFC White House and said a large payday would likely override a prior handshake agreement not to fight again.
Forbesfinance6 days ago
Ciryl Gane Stops Alex Pereira in 97 Seconds at UFC Freedom 250
Gane earned a second-round TKO to claim interim heavyweight gold and immediately called for a unification bout with champion Tom Aspinall in Paris.
yardbarker.comsports6 days ago
Mauricio Ruffy Proposes to Girlfriend After UFC White House Victory
Brazilian lightweight Mauricio Ruffy proposed marriage immediately after his win at UFC White House on June 15, 2026. His girlfriend accepted with a thumbs-up after the proposal was translated.
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yardbarker.comsports7 days ago
Chimaev Defeats Danis by Technical Fall at RAF 10, Officials Criticize Both for Post-Match Brawl
Chimaev defeated Dillon Danis by technical fall on June 13 before a post-match kick led to a brawl between their teams.
yardbarker.comsports7 days ago
Tsarukyan defeats Ferguson by technical fall at RAF10 after two slams
Tsarukyan scored two slams to win 10-0 in 40 seconds at Chaifetz Arena. The bout headlined a double-header that also featured Dillon Danis against Khamzat Chimaev.
yardbarker.comsports8 days ago
Chimaev Submits Danis in Under One Minute at Real American Freestyle Event
Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dillon Danis by submission in under one minute on Saturday night. Officials intervened after a post-bout exchange between the competitors.
yardbarker.comsports8 days ago
UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria Speaks at White House Ceremonial Weigh-Ins for UFC Freedom 250
Topuria addressed the meaning of the event ahead of his title unification bout against Justin Gaethje. The fight is set for the South Lawn on June 15.
yardbarker.comsports7 days agoUpdated
Makhachev recovered after taking seven laxative pills by mistake following 2019 Tsarukyan fight
The lightweight champion needed an ambulance after ingesting the wrong medication following his UFC Fight Night: Saint Petersburg bout. Recovery lasted one and a half months.
brobible.comsports8 days ago
UFC plans White House South Lawn event despite pending federal lawsuits
UFC CEO Dana White said the outdoor event will proceed despite rain forecasts and federal lawsuits. The promotion has spent $60 million on the card.
brobible.comsports8 days ago
Steve Garcia Meets Ranked Featherweight Diego Lopes in UFC White House Main-Card Opener
Steve Garcia meets ranked featherweight Diego Lopes on Sunday. Garcia enters with a 19-5 record; Lopes holds a 27-8 mark and a seven-fight win streak.
brobible.comsports8 days ago
Jon Jones Says He Remains on UFC Roster After Seeking Release
Jon Jones posted on Instagram that he is still on the roster and open to big fights. Ciryl Gane called Jones the best fighter in the UFC during a TNT Sports interview.
brobible.comsports8 days ago
Josh Hokit Faces Derrick Lewis While Alex Pereira Challenges Ciryl Gane for Interim Title at UFC White House Event
Undefeated heavyweight Josh Hokit meets Derrick Lewis on Sunday while Alex Pereira challenges Ciryl Gane for the interim title on the same card at the White House venue.
brobible.comsports8 days ago
Fourteen fighters make weight at UFC White House weigh-ins
Fourteen fighters cleared the scale without incident on June 13, 2026, clearing the way for the UFC White House card.
yardbarker.comsports8 days ago
Makhachev Recalls Large School Fight in Dagestan Where He and Khabib Supported Each Other
The UFC champion described a childhood brawl in Dagestan where Khabib joined to help turn the tide. Makhachev also spoke about their long-standing training partnership.
brobible.comsports4 days agoUpdated
Diego Lopes Weighs 154 Pounds as UFC Freedom 250 Lightweight Title Alternate
Lopes hit 146 pounds for his scheduled bout against Steve Garcia and then returned to the scale at 154 pounds. He is positioned to step in if either Ilia Topuria or Justin Gaethje cannot compete on June 14.
yardbarker.comsports8 days ago
UFC Champion Posts Photos From Lincoln Memorial Event and Threatens Rival Gaethje
Topuria praised UFC CEO Dana White for staging the UFC Freedom 250 event at the Lincoln Memorial and reiterated his plan to finish Justin Gaethje on Sunday night.
yardbarker.comsports9 days ago
Danis Says Chimaev Stayed Calm at RAF10 Press Conference, Leaving Him Unsatisfied
Danis said he left the final press conference feeling unsatisfied after Chimaev remained composed ahead of their main-event bout at Chaifetz Arena.
yardbarker.comsports9 days ago
Josh Hokit, who signed an eight-fight UFC contract, faces Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday
The 9-0 heavyweight is scheduled to fight at the White House event after signing an eight-fight UFC contract. Alex Pereira questioned whether Hokit would remain in the organization.
yardbarker.comsports9 days ago
UFC Schedules June 14 Event at White House with Pereira vs Gane for Heavyweight Title
Alex Pereira is set to challenge for the UFC heavyweight title against Ciryl Gane at a White House event on June 14. His coach and father will both be in his corner.
yardbarker.comsports11 days ago
Ferguson Details Wrestling Background Ahead of RAF 10 Co-Main Event vs. Dominant Tsarukyan
The former interim lightweight champion faces Arman Tsarukyan on Saturday at Chaifetz Arena in St. Louis. Ferguson described his freestyle wrestling achievements and college career at Grand Valley State.
sportsnet.casports11 days ago
Mauricio Ruffy agrees to serve as UFC Freedom 250 main-event backup
Mauricio Ruffy stated he will weigh in at championship weight for the UFC Freedom 250 main event. The agreement replaces an earlier plan that had named Arman Tsarukyan as the backup fighter.