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Josh Hokit yells at Alex Pereira in hotel confrontation
Hokit confronted Pereira in a hotel elevator ahead of UFC White House, calling the heavyweight contender a coward as tensions escalate before Sunday's card.
Joyce confirms Moscow trip to face Suslenkov for WBA title
Joe Joyce says he is excited to challenge Artem Suslenkov for the WBA Continental heavyweight title in Moscow on July 11, per BBC Sport.
Lewis Crocker vs Liam Paro: Preview & Betting Tips
Lewis Crocker (22-0-0) faces Liam Paro (28-1-0) on Wednesday. Full tale of the tape, best odds and our prediction.
U.S. Government: UFC Freedom 250 Violates No Federal Laws
Federal attorneys defend Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event, arguing Interior Dept. and National Park Service broke no laws by approving it on federal land.
Dana White calls for boxing sanctioning body reforms in Bunce interview
Zuffa Boxing boss Dana White sat down with BBC Radio 5 Live's Steve Bunce to discuss Eddie Hearn, sanctioning bodies, and changes he believes boxing needs.
Eddie Alvarez doubts Conor McGregor UFC 329 comeback
Former lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez says McGregor's five-year layoff is too long to return against an active Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11.
Matt Brown dismisses Dana White's Pereira GOAT claim over Jones
Retired UFC welterweight Matt Brown called Dana White's claim that Alex Pereira could surpass Jon Jones as GOAT 'promoter talk' ahead of UFC White House.
Steve Garcia warns of heat concerns for UFC White House fight
Garcia recalls his pro debut outdoors in Albuquerque where the canvas became so hot that ice had to be dumped on the mat between bouts to prevent fighters burning their feet.
Boxxer sign DAZN deal, Williamson-Simpson rematch set for August 8
Boxxer have struck a multi-fight deal with DAZN, launching August 8 with Troy Williamson defending against Callum Simpson in a super middleweight rematch.
Muratalla defends IBF lightweight title against Conceicao on Roach-Zepeda card
Raymond Muratalla will put his IBF lightweight belt on the line against Robson Conceicao on August 1 in Las Vegas, Bad Left Hook reports.
Islam Makhachev picks Ilia Topuria over Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250
Makhachev expects the White House main event to end early, with age favoring the undefeated Georgian over the veteran American contender.
White Dismisses Strickland's Ban Claim
Dana White has a simple answer to Sean Strickland's claim that he was banned from the White House — it did not happen.
Bruce Buffer Announces Athletics Lineups In Las Vegas
Bruce Buffer made a guest appearance for the Athletics' first home series in Las Vegas, handling the starting lineup introductions as the franchise settled into its new city.
Pereira Casts Doubt On Aspinall Fight
Alex Pereira is already thinking past Sunday — and he does not expect Tom Aspinall to be waiting on the other side.
Haney And Stevenson 'Agree' 144-Pound Catchweight
Devin Haney and Shakur Stevenson may have just negotiated their fight in public — in three lines.
UFC Unveils Custom Freedom 250 Gloves
Custom gloves will be worn by all 14 fighters competing at UFC Freedom 250, replacing the standard UFC design for one night only.
How to watch Bam Rodriguez vs Vargas: Start time, streaming
Jesse Rodriguez challenges for a bantamweight title Friday night in Glendale. The DAZN card streams live at 7 p.m. ET with Rodriguez pursuing his third division belt.
Joe Rogan to call UFC White House despite criticizing event
Joe Rogan will work commentary at UFC White House on June 14 despite publicly questioning the event's timing and conditions for fighters.
How to watch Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall: Start time, PPV price
Tommy Fury faces Eddie Hall on June 13 in a Misfits Boxing main event streaming on DAZN. The card begins at 1 p.m. ET with the main event expected around 5:30 p.m.
Alex Pereira dismisses Ciryl Gane using ex-kickboxing rival in camp
Pereira says Artem Vakhitov's presence in Gane's camp won't help his opponent at UFC Freedom 250, claiming the sports are different and he's evolved since their 2021 rematch.