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Trump calls 2,500-seat UFC White House arena plan 'terrible'
President pushed for 7,000 seats on South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250, per new FOX Nation documentary. Final build held 4,300.

British heavyweight boxing boom: Seven UK fighters crack top 10
Seven British fighters now sit in the top 10 of major heavyweight rankings after Usyk's title relinquishment, with Moses Itauma ordered to face Frank Sanchez for the vacant IBF belt on 29 August.

UFC Signs Citi Developers as Luxury Real Estate Partner in EMEA
The promotion has partnered with the UAE-based developer in a multi-year deal granting category exclusivity across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Boxing's best of 2025 so far: Fighter, KO, prospect and more
ESPN's Andreas Hale and Nick Parkinson pick the standout performers, knockouts and rising stars through the first six months of 2025.

Tim Tszyu blasts 'diva' Errol Spence after virtual face-off no-show
Tim Tszyu called Errol Spence a 'diva' after the Texan skipped a scheduled virtual face-off on Australian TV Thursday, forcing Tszyu to rearrange his training ahead of their July 25 bout.
Boxing & UFC this weekend (3 July–5 July 2026): every fight, time and channel
Every boxing and UFC card this weekend, 3 July–5 July 2026. 4 events including Joe Cordina vs Abdullah Mason. Start times in UK and ET, broadcasters and how to watch.
Impa Kasanganay: PFL has best middleweights in MMA
Kasanganay says PFL's top five middleweights are the strongest in the sport ahead of his interim title fight with Johnny Eblen on July 18.

British heavyweights dominate world rankings as Usyk exits
Seven UK fighters sit in the top 10 across the four major sanctioning bodies, with Daniel Dubois holding the WBO title and Moses Itauma positioned for a shot at the vacant IBF belt.
BKFC President Shoves Fighter After Weigh-In Shove at Liberty Brawl
David Feldman pushed Patrick Sullivan after the welterweight shoved opponent Ruben Arroyo off the stage Thursday at BKFC Liberty Brawl weigh-ins in Philadelphia.
Ian Garry targets Islam Makhachev upset to eclipse McGregor
Ian Garry says beating Islam Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15 will make him the winningest Irish fighter in UFC history and the new face of Irish MMA.
Daniel Cormier warns Ian Garry's prediction risks backfire vs Islam Makhachev
Former two-division UFC champ says Garry's plan to showcase skills before late finish against Makhachev could spell trouble at UFC 330 in Philadelphia on Aug. 15.

Wardley Vs. Dubois: Will It Happen?
The Wardley-Dubois rematch is coming — just not on anyone else's schedule.

Mike Tyson Invitational
The Mike Tyson Invitational is officially back for round two. On July 25th, SAHARA Las Vegas will host the second edition of the exclusive, two-day tournament, bringing together the brightest amateur stars and Olympic hopefuls from across the country.

UFC 330 - What We Can Expect
UFC 330 takes shape with ten bouts now confirmed for August 15 at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, headlined by two championship fights.

Magomedsharipov Injured Before Comeback
Zabit Magomedsharipov's comeback has been delayed before it started — and the sport's most celebrated retirement is still without a competitive conclusion.

Pimblett On His Vomit Clip
Paddy Pimblett has finally explained the vomiting clip — and the story is exactly what you would expect from a 21-year-old who thought Ferrero Rocher was an acceptable post-weigh-in strategy.
Tracy Cortez explains Fight Ready exit ahead of UFC 329
Cortez moved to Mexico City's UFC Performance Institute after coach Santino Defranco retired, saying she outgrew the Scottsdale gym where she trained for years.
Khabib Nurmagomedov won't return even for grappling, teammate says
Zubaira Tukhugov says Khabib Nurmagomedov trains twice daily but is 99% certain the former UFC champion won't compete in any combat sport again.
Chechen MMA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov killed in Ukraine war
Former ACA fighter Dzhihad Yunusov has died fighting for Russia in Ukraine, months after expulsion from Ramzan Kadyrov's Akhmat Fight Club.
Ian Garry sees Sean Strickland as blueprint for Islam Makhachev upset
Garry believes Strickland's UFC 328 upset of Chimaev proves he can dethrone welterweight champion Makhachev at UFC 330 on Aug. 15.