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bbc.co.ukUFC heavyweight champion names former champion as dream opponent
The UFC heavyweight champion discussed a potential matchup with a former champion during a training session shared on social media. The champion is recovering from eye surgery and has not yet been cleared for sparring.
espn.comUmar Nurmagomedov vs. David Martinez Set for UFC Abu Dhabi Co-Main Event on July 25
The 30-year-old Russian bantamweight meets the 27-year-old Mexican ranked No. 9 in the division. Tickets for the event go on sale June 3.
yardbarker.comMakhachev Targets August Return, Names Ian Garry as No. 1 Contender
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev said his training camp begins immediately after May 31, 2026, and he aims to fight again in August. He identified Ian Machado Garry as the division's number-one contender.
yardbarker.comUFC Champion Islam Makhachev FaceTimes Cancer Patient and Invites Him to August Fight
Islam Makhachev spoke directly with a supporter undergoing cancer treatment. He offered the fan a ticket to his next bout and one of his fight shirts.
yardbarker.comCovington Beats Weidman by Split Decision at RAF 09, Says He Is Retired from UFC
Colby Covington beat Chris Weidman by a 5-4 score at RAF 09 on May 30 in Dallas and said afterward that he has no interest in facing Bo Nickal.
yardbarker.comSergei Pavlovich Defeats Tallison Teixeira by KO in 39 Seconds at UFC Macau
Josh Hokit posted on X calling Teixeira Alex Pereira’s “Brazilian practice dummy” after the 39-second finish. Pavlovich ended a three-year knockout drought at Galaxy Arena.
yardbarker.comIlia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje Set for UFC White House Main Event in June 2026
UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will fight Justin Gaethje in the main event. The bout is scheduled for just over two weeks from May 31, 2026.
yardbarker.comConor McGregor Linked to Potential Max Holloway Bout at UFC 329
McGregor returns to the octagon after nearly five years to meet Holloway at welterweight in Las Vegas. Islam Makhachev told TNT he expects Holloway to win.
yardbarker.comGable Steveson Faces Elisha Ellison in UFC 329 Debut on July 11
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson, 25, enters the UFC with a 3-0 MMA record and will face 5-2 fighter Elisha Ellison during International Fight Week in Las Vegas.
yardbarker.comJon Jones Says He Wants UFC Release After Being Denied White House Card Spot
Jon Jones requested his UFC release following a public dispute with Dana White and expressed interest in competing in Real American Freestyle wrestling.
yardbarker.comGable Steveson Earns 10-0 Technical Fall Victory Over Alexandr Romanov in RAF Debut
Olympic gold medalist Gable Steveson defeated Alexandr Romanov by technical fall on May 30, 2026. Steveson is scheduled to make his UFC debut at UFC 329 on July 11.
yardbarker.comPerez vs. Su Mudaerji Ends in No Contest After Accidental Low Blow at UFC Macau
Alex Perez was transported to a local hospital on May 31, 2026, for a precautionary testicular ultrasound after an accidental low blow ended his fight against Su Mudaerji at UFC Macau.
yardbarker.comMerab Dvalishvili Beats Frankie Edgar at RAF 09, Calls Out Henry Cejudo
The former bantamweight champion called for a trilogy bout against Petr Yan while confirming the promotion will not create an interim belt during Yan's recovery from a back injury. Dvalishvili also issued a direct challenge to Henry Cejudo in his post-fight interview. Sean O'Mall…
yardbarker.comTsarukyan Defeats Mugzy by Technical Fall at RAF09, Misses UFC White House Backup Slot Due to Ferguson Booking
Tsarukyan defeated Mugzy 16-5 in the first round on May 30 in Arlington, Texas. He was named backup for the UFC White House event but faces a schedule conflict with RAF10.
yardbarker.comSean Strickland Defeats Khamzat Chimaev by Unanimous Decision to Win UFC Middleweight Title
Sean Strickland defeated Khamzat Chimaev by decision on May 9 in Newark to reclaim the UFC middleweight belt while competing with a shoulder injury. He later received treatment at the Ways2Well clinic recommended by Joe Rogan.
bbc.co.ukConor McGregor vs Max Holloway Booked for UFC 329
McGregor’s striking coach Owen Roddy discussed the matchup and preparation. Ticket sales have shown strong demand for the fighter’s return.
yardbarker.comDaniel Marcos Released by UFC Following Submission Win Over Miles Johns
The 33-year-old Peruvian bantamweight posted an Instagram statement confirming his release. He went 5-1 with one no-contest during a three-year UFC tenure that began on Dana White’s Contender Series.
bbc.co.ukConor McGregor Knocks Out Jose Aldo in 13 Seconds at UFC 194
John Kavanagh said McGregor showed him the exact sequence that ended Aldo's decade-long win streak. McGregor is scheduled to return July 11 at UFC 329.
yardbarker.comIlia Topuria to Defend UFC Featherweight Title vs. Justin Gaethje on June 14 at the White House
The 29-year-old champion faces interim titleholder Gaethje in a unification bout. The event is scheduled for the White House grounds.
yardbarker.comAnderson Silva Addresses Dana White’s Comments About End of His UFC Career
Former middleweight champion Anderson Silva posted on Instagram disputing Dana White’s account of how his UFC tenure ended. Silva addressed both the tone of their final conversation and White’s count of his late-career results.
yardbarker.comUFC to Host Event on White House South Lawn on June 14
The UFC plans a 5,000-seat arena on the White House grounds for its June 14 card. The promotion will cover a $700,000 lawn repair bill and expects a $30 million net loss.
bbc.co.ukSergei Pavlovich Knocks Out Tallison Teixeira in 39 Seconds at UFC Macau
The Russian heavyweight stopped the 6-foot-7 Teixeira with two right hands 39 seconds into their bout on Saturday. Pavlovich extended his win streak to three and called for a title shot.
ForbesUFC Announces 12 Bouts for July 11 Event at T-Mobile Arena Headlined by McGregor vs. Holloway
The UFC announced 12 bouts for UFC 329, headlined by Conor McGregor facing Max Holloway at welterweight. The card will stream on Paramount+ during International Fight Week.
pakistantoday.com.pkCombat sports events scheduled across multiple promotions on May 30
Four combat sports cards are set for May 30, including UFC events in Macao, BKFC bouts, MVPW 3, and RAF 09. The schedule features several title fights and cross-promotional matchups.
zerohanger.comPodcast Host Raises Safety Concerns Over Planned White House UFC Event
Joe Rogan discussed potential weather and security issues for the June 14 outdoor UFC event at the White House during a podcast appearance. The event is scheduled to mark the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
CBS SportsSong Yadong Favored Over Deiveson Figueiredo in UFC Fight Night Main Event
Fifth-ranked Song Yadong faces seventh-ranked Deiveson Figueiredo in the main event of UFC Fight Night on Saturday at Galaxy Arena in Macao. The six-bout main card begins at approximately 7 a.m. ET on Paramount+.
asiaone.comUFC President Says Rematch Between Chimaev and Strickland Remains Undecided
UFC president Dana White stated that no decision has been made on a potential rematch between middleweight fighters Khamzat Chimaev and Sean Strickland after Strickland's split-decision win at UFC 328.
asiaone.comCain Velasquez Says Return to Fighting Depends on Pay
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez stated that he would consider fighting again only if compensation meets a high financial threshold. Velasquez last competed in February 2019 and was released from custody earlier this year after serving part of a five-year sentence.
yardbarker.comFormer UFC Champion Sean O’Malley Comments on Outdoor White House Event
Sean O’Malley addressed concerns raised by Dana White and Joe Rogan about holding UFC Freedom 250 outdoors on the White House South Lawn. The event is scheduled in 16 days. O’Malley stated fighters knew the event would take place outside.
yardbarker.comLuis Gurule Replaces Injured Jesus Aguilar at UFC Macau
Luis Gurule will face Rei Tsuruya after stepping in on short notice. Gurule earned his first UFC win at UFC Vegas 117 before receiving the new assignment.
yardbarker.comVolkanovski Says Topuria Would Knock Out Gaethje
Former UFC champion Alexander Volkanovski said Ilia Topuria's speed and power could end the upcoming lightweight title fight against Justin Gaethje early. The bout is scheduled for the White House card.
yardbarker.comDustin Poirier Says McGregor Rematch Could End His Retirement
Dustin Poirier stated he would return from retirement for another fight against Conor McGregor if the UFC offered it. McGregor is scheduled to face Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
yardbarker.comIlia Topuria describes emotions before first professional MMA fight
UFC champion Ilia Topuria said he nearly stayed backstage before his 2015 debut. The Spaniard described feeling alone and unprepared moments before walking out.
abcnews.go.comUFC Octagon Construction Begins on White House South Lawn
Crews started building an octagon cage on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 UFC event. The card marks the nation’s 250th anniversary and coincides with President Trump’s birthday.
nypost.comTemporary UFC arena rises on White House South Lawn ahead of June event
Construction crews installed a 90-foot open-air structure on the South Lawn on May 25. The temporary arena will host a UFC event on June 14. Officials said UFC will cover event costs.
yardbarker.comConor McGregor to Face Max Holloway in Welterweight Bout at UFC 329
Conor McGregor will return to the UFC octagon on July 11 after a five-year absence. He faces former champion Max Holloway in a nontitle welterweight main event at UFC 329 in Las Vegas.
ForbesUFC Freedom 250 and MVP MMA 1 Set as 2026's Major MMA Events
UFC Freedom 250 will take place June 14 on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. MVP MMA 1 is scheduled for Saturday at the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California, and will stream on Netflix. The events feature multiple former champions and current contenders, occur…
yardbarker.comUFC Event Planned for White House South Lawn Next Month
Approximately 4,000 spectators will attend a UFC fight on the South Lawn of the White House in June. The event coincides with President Trump's 80th birthday and celebrations marking the 250th anniversary of the United States. Tickets are free but in high demand, with sponsorship…
foxnews.comGiants Quarterback and Running Back Attend UFC 328 in Newark
The New York Giants' young quarterback and running back attended UFC 328 at the Prudential Center in Newark on May 9, 2026. The pair were shown on camera performing a light headbutt, repeating a gesture they had used during the previous NFL season. The event featured a middleweig…
nypost.comEx-NFL Linebacker Anthony Wint to Fight on Dana White's Contender Series
Anthony Wint, who played for the Jets in 2018, will compete on Dana White's Contender Series on August 11 in an attempt to earn a UFC contract. The 6-0 fighter faces Matt Adams in Las Vegas. Wint made his amateur MMA debut in 2021 and recently won a regional heavyweight title.
VarietyUFC 328: Khamzat Chimaev vs. Sean Strickland Middleweight Title Fight Set for May 9 as Matt Damon Hosts SNL
Matt Damon returns to host Saturday Night Live on May 9, 2026, with Noah Kahan as musical guest for his second appearance. The same night, Khamzat Chimaev puts his UFC middleweight championship on the line against Sean Strickland in the main event of UFC 328 at Prudential Center…
New York PostDana White Criticizes Sean Combs for Alleged Rudeness to Niece at Tony Hawk Charity Event Years Ago
UFC president Dana White, 56, recounted on 'The Katie Miller Podcast' how Sean Combs, also 56, and his security detail scared his young niece when she sought a photo at a Tony Hawk children's charity event years ago. White said the encounter left him wanting to confront Combs, wh…
nypost.comTrump 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,…
realitytea.comDana White Confirms UFC White House Promo Video Was Fully AI-Generated
Dana White stated that a promotional video involving the UFC and the White House was created entirely using artificial intelligence, including a replication of his own voice. He emphasized that AI technology is already in use today. The confirmation raises questions about verifyi…
yardbarker.comUFC 328 Features Chimaev vs Strickland and Van vs Taira Title Fights in Newark
UFC 328 is set for this weekend in Newark, New Jersey, with middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev facing Sean Strickland in the main event. Flyweight champion Joshua Van will defend his title against Tatsuro Taira in the co-main event. The event includes prelims and a main card w…
yardbarker.comCarlos Prates Defeats Jack Della Maddalena via Third-Round TKO at UFC Fight Night in Perth
Brazilian welterweight Carlos Prates secured a third-round TKO victory over former UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event at UFC Fight Night in Perth, Australia, on May 3, 2026. Prates earned a $100,000 bonus and called for a fight against the winner of…