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The White House / Wikimedia (Public domain)Trump Hosts UFC Fighters in Oval Office
President Trump welcomed UFC fighters to the Oval Office on Wednesday to highlight an upcoming mixed martial arts event scheduled for the White House South Lawn on June 14. The gathering featured display of a custom championship belt and event renderings for the UFC Freedom 250,…
Chic Bee / Wikimedia (CC BY 2.0)Russian Fighter Sergei Gorokhov's Handshake Refused, Leading to Post-Match Altercation
Russian fighter Sergei Gorokhov extended a handshake to his Turkish opponent after securing a victory. The opponent refused the gesture, resulting in a fight breaking out. The incident highlights tensions in competitive fighting events.
espn.comJake Paul Promotes All-Women Boxing Event at Madison Square Garden
Jake Paul is promoting an all-women boxing card through his company, Most Valuable Promotions, scheduled for Friday at Madison Square Garden with ESPN broadcast. The event features four title fights, headlined by Alycia Baumgardner versus Bo Mi Re Shin for the Super Featherweight…