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UFC Freedom 250 slow-motion recap captures White House spectacle
The promotion released a slow-motion video recap of its historic White House card, featuring Justin Gaethje's upset win over Ilia Topuria and six knockout finishes.
Justin Gaethje rises to No. 1 lightweight after Topuria upset
Gaethje claims the top spot at 155 pounds following his UFC White House victory over Ilia Topuria, ending years of interim-title frustration.
Brad Pauls eyes world title shot but knows Goldsmith stands in the way
Brad Pauls says beating Goldsmith on Saturday is the only path to a world title shot, telling BBC Sport there is nothing to gain if he does not win this weekend.
Luana Santos unfazed by fears UFC could close bantamweight
Santos told MMA Fighting she sees opportunity rather than danger as the UFC bantamweight division faces an uncertain future heading into UFC Vegas 119.
Blachowicz-Guskov rematch booked for UFC Belgrade in August
Jan Blachowicz and Bogdan Guskov will run back their December draw at UFC Fight Night 283 on Aug. 1 after an injury scrapped their May bout.
Fury contract has no U.K. venue lock for Joshua fight
Tyson Fury's deal for the Anthony Joshua superfight contains no U.K. venue requirement, though Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing remains contractually barred from promoting the bout.
MEPB dismisses Verhoeven appeal against Usyk stoppage
The Middle East Professional Boxing Commission upheld referee Mark Lyson's 11th-round stoppage in Verhoeven's May loss to Usyk, ruling the timing discrepancy immaterial.
Floyd Mayweather sued for $6.65M over Greece fight deal
CSI Sports Events filed a federal lawsuit Thursday seeking to block Mayweather's June 27 bout against Mike Zambidis, claiming breach of contract over exclusive rights to his Tyson and Pacquiao fights.
Jean Silva claims he's next for UFC featherweight title shot
Jean Silva says he will bypass Movsar Evloev for the next shot at Alexander Volkanovski's featherweight belt, per MMAJunkie.
Rodriguez declares he will accept any opponent put in front of him
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he will face any opponent offered to him at light flyweight, dismissing selective matchmaking in his division.
Fury-Joshua fight locked to U.K., Hearn says Zuffa out
Eddie Hearn confirms Anthony Joshua's contract requires a U.K. venue for Tyson Fury fight and explicitly bars Dana White's Zuffa Boxing from promotional involvement.
Khabib Nurmagomedov picks Germany to win 2026 World Cup
Retired UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov told Okko Sport he expects Germany to claim the trophy, with Netherlands and Spain rounding out the podium.
Alexei Pergande accuses Ian Garry of lying about filming
Undefeated PFL featherweight Alexei Pergande denied Ian Garry's claim that he filmed their sparring session without permission, calling the accusation untrue.
Tyrone McKenna recalls 16-year-old Boots Ennis sparring beatdown
McKenna says the teenage Ennis destroyed him in the gym so badly he considered quitting boxing. Ennis faces Xander Zayas on June 27.
Merab Dvalishvili rips fans over fighter disrespect
UFC bantamweight champion Merab Dvalishvili posted a fiery message defending fighters after his close friend Ilia Topuria's title loss to Justin Gaethje.
Hearn: Fury not tied to U.K. for Joshua clash, Zuffa locked out
Eddie Hearn says Tyson Fury's contract has no U.K. venue clause, though Anthony Joshua's requires it. Zuffa Boxing is barred from promotional involvement.
Islam Makhachev says Ilia Topuria asked for $20 million
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev claims Ilia Topuria's team demanded $20 million for their White House event fight, causing negotiations to collapse.
UFC Vegas 119 headlines Saturday fight card
UFC Vegas 119 takes place Saturday with Mesquita fighting on the main card. The promotion also announced UFC Belgrade and Jake Paul's expanding MMA role.
Crocker promises new version ahead of Paro defence
Lewis Crocker says he is looking forward to showing his new and improved self in his welterweight title defence against Liam Paro, per BBC Sport.
Fury-Joshua Contracts Bar Dana White, Zuffa Boxing Involvement
Eddie Hearn says both fighters' contracts explicitly exclude Dana White and Zuffa Boxing from promoting the heavyweight showdown, though Fury's deal does not mandate a U.K. venue.