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Donald Trump clashes with Joe Biden in Presidential MMA Grand Prix
MMA Fighting has simulated a 45-president tournament ahead of UFC White House, pitting every commander-in-chief against each other in a bracket to crown the greatest fighter.
UFC White House arena revealed as Freedom 250 setup nears completion
Press got their first look inside the temporary South Lawn arena Wednesday, three days before UFC Freedom 250 goes live with 4,000 fans under the massive Claw structure.
UFC Freedom 250: Every White House Lawn Fight Ranked
ESPN breaks down all fights planned for the UFC's historic White House card by entertainment value, from the main event to the prelims.
Alex Pereira's Heavyweight Photo Draws Skepticism Before Gane Bout
Pereira has checked in at 258 pounds ahead of his UFC Freedom 250 clash with Ciryl Gane, with fans questioning whether the former two-division champion added mass the right way.
UFC Freedom 250 weather backup plan includes live broadcast delays
UFC will keep cameras rolling from a nearby location if storms threaten the South Lawn card Sunday, with a meteorologist monitoring conditions in real time.
Tony Ferguson reveals wrestling roots ahead of RAF 10 clash
Former UFC interim champ Tony Ferguson says his freestyle state titles and national runner-up finish prove wrestling saved his life before facing unbeaten Arman Tsarukyan at RAF 10 on June 13.
Derrick Lewis responds to Josh Hokit's bizarre mime threat
Derrick Lewis had a NSFW comeback after Josh Hokit threatened to have him kidnapped by mimes ahead of their June 14 clash at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn.
Alex Pereira doubts Josh Hokit's UFC future after trash talk
Pereira questioned whether Hokit will remain in the UFC after Sunday's White House card, calling the undefeated heavyweight's promotional tactics disrespectful.
Government Says UFC Freedom 250 at White House Violates No Laws
Federal attorneys argue the DOI and National Park Service broke no laws in permitting UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, countering an emergency injunction.
Dana White: Tom Aspinall would have fought at White House if healthy
UFC president Dana White confirmed Tom Aspinall was set to face Alex Pereira at the UFC White House card before injury derailed the matchup.
PFL CEO open to Usman Nurmagomedov UFC move after contract expires
John Martin says PFL will make an offer to keep the undefeated lightweight champ but won't stand in his way if he wants to test free agency after his next fight.
UFC White House producer outlines weather plans for South Lawn
Craig Borsari says the promotion has a custom canvas cover and canopy to handle heat, with protocols to stay on air through light rain at Sunday's outdoor event.
Alex Pereira says Josh Hokit went quiet without security nearby
Pereira claims Hokit walked away when they crossed paths alone before last month's press conference blowup. The two heavyweights fight on separate bouts at UFC White House on June 14.
Derrick Lewis gets pin for 75 clean drug tests, credits marijuana
UFC heavyweight Derrick Lewis received a pin for 75 consecutive clean drug tests at UFC White House media day, telling reporters marijuana helps him out.
Ciryl Gane dismisses Tom Aspinall cheater claims over eye poke
Gane brushed off accusations from Aspinall, who called the heavyweight a cheater after their October no-contest. 'This is his opinion,' Gane said ahead of UFC White House.
Sean Strickland responds to UFC White House snub
Strickland says the White House blocked his clearance for the UFC's recent visit, adding he would have banned himself too.
UFC Freedom 250 joins Fight Island among promotion's boldest experiments
The UFC's upcoming Freedom 250 card continues a tradition of risky ventures that includes Fight Island, international expansion, and broadcast deals that reshaped MMA.
Sean O'Malley: Petr Yan landed hardest shot of my career
Former bantamweight champ Sean O'Malley says current titleholder Petr Yan hit him with the hardest strike he's ever taken during their 2022 fight at UFC 280.
Sean Strickland on UFC White House snub: I'd ban me too
UFC middleweight champ Sean Strickland says he wasn't cleared for the UFC Freedom 250 card at the White House but insists he's not upset about the decision.
Georgio Poullas arrested in Florida after bachelor party brawl
The RAF grappler and his brother face battery charges after a Delray Beach altercation left two men injured, one through a glass table.