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Israel Adesanya backs Alex Pereira for historic third UFC title
Israel Adesanya says he wants Alex Pereira to beat Ciryl Gane at UFC White House on June 14, comparing the potential three-division feat to climbing Everest.
Wilkens Mathieu beats Esquiva Falcao by TKO in round 8 on 12 June 2026
Wilkens Mathieu defeated Esquiva Falcao by TKO, round 8 on 12 June 2026. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Boxing & UFC this weekend (12 June–14 June 2026): every fight, time and channel
Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 12 June–14 June 2026. 17 events including Jesse Rodriguez vs Antonio Vargas. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.
Alexander Volkanovski's Next Move
Alexander Volkanovski has his next opponent in mind and a window in sight — now it is down to the UFC to make it official.
WBO Blocks Haney-Stevenson — Keyshawn Davis Mandatory Must Come First
The WBO has intervened — and Devin Haney's fight with Shakur Stevenson just got considerably more complicated.
UFC's Sports Diplomacy Deal
Dana White and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a Memorandum of Understanding at State Department headquarters.
Arman Tsarukyan Posts $1 Million Bet
Arman Tsarukyan may have just handed the UFC a disciplinary decision to make.
Chimaev Challenges Danis To A Street Fight
Khamzat Chimaev and Dillon Danis had to be pulled apart at the RAF 10 pre-event faceoff in St. Louis — and Chimaev made clear he was not interested in waiting until the weekend to settle it.
Georges St. Pierre to corner Zahabi at UFC White House
Georges St. Pierre will corner Aiemann Zahabi at UFC White House on Sunday, marking his latest appearance in the corner of his longtime training partner.
Wilkens Mathieu channels Kelly Pavlik in Falcao stoppage
Super middleweight prospect Wilkens Mathieu stopped Esquiva Falcao in the eighth round in Quebec City, evoking memories of Kelly Pavlik's 2007 finish against Jermain Taylor.
Haney must defend WBO title vs. Keyshawn Davis or be stripped
The WBO has ordered Devin Haney to defend his welterweight title against Keyshawn Davis by August 2026 or face being stripped if he pursues a Shakur Stevenson fight instead.
Eddie Hearn disputes Dana White's Joshua-Fury promotion claims
Matchroom's Eddie Hearn pushed back on UFC CEO Dana White's assertion that he will lead promotion of Anthony Joshua vs. Tyson Fury, calling the claim factually wrong.
Rubio: UFC Freedom 250 to draw one billion viewers worldwide
Secretary of State Marco Rubio predicts UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn will reach one billion global viewers, comparing the historic event to the moon landing.
Boots Ennis targets Zayas titles: 'Ready to shut everybody up'
Jaron 'Boots' Ennis challenges unified super welterweight champion Xander Zayas on June 27, promising to capitalize on every mistake the titleholder makes.
Roach calls Stevenson clash 'best fight' at any weight
Lamont Roach tells Ring Magazine that a fight with Shakur Stevenson would be the best matchup at lightweight, no matter the weight class.
Ilia Topuria guarantees two-minute KO of Justin Gaethje
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria says Justin Gaethje's pressure style will lead to a knockout inside two minutes at UFC White House.
PFL CEO won't force Usman Nurmagomedov contract extension
PFL CEO John Martin says the promotion will make undefeated lightweight champion Usman Nurmagomedov an offer but won't stand in his way if he wants to test free agency after his next fight.
Mauricio Ruffy's One Piece obsession fuels UFC White House prep
UFC lightweight Mauricio Ruffy discusses his love for the anime series One Piece and character Monkey D. Luffy ahead of his clash with Michael Chandler.
Michael Chandler vows to snatch Ruffy's soul at UFC Freedom 250
Chandler enters UFC Freedom 250 as the underdog against Ruffy but promises to exploit his wrestling edge when the fight gets tough on June 14.
Conor McGregor's decline: From Mayweather payday to legal troubles
Since his $100 million boxing payday against Floyd Mayweather in 2017, Conor McGregor has recorded just one UFC win amid arrests, injuries and multiple lawsuits.