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Jordan Burroughs signs with RAF, set for August debut
Olympic gold medalist Jordan Burroughs has signed with RAF and will make his promotional debut Aug. 22 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the promotion announced Thursday.

Eddie Alvarez: Gaethje must counter Topuria between exchanges
Former UFC champ Eddie Alvarez says Justin Gaethje's best chance against Ilia Topuria is countering between the featherweight champ's attacks, not leading.
Alex Pereira on Israel Adesanya skid: 'That can happen to me'
UFC light heavyweight champ Alex Pereira says he respects Israel Adesanya despite his rival's four-fight losing streak. 'That can happen to me tomorrow,' Pereira told MMA Fighting.
UFC FREEDOM 250 Apparel Drops With Anti Social Social Club
The UFC partnered with Anti Social Social Club, Warren Lotas, and Culture Kings for limited-edition UFC FREEDOM 250 collections available now through UFCStore.com.

Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje exchange insults before UFC bout
UFC featherweight champion Ilia Topuria fired back at Justin Gaethje after the former lightweight titleholder brought up Topuria's divorce in their ongoing social media spat.
Bo Nickal: Colby Covington ended career to avoid UFC fight
Bo Nickal says Colby Covington turned down multiple UFC White House offers and retired rather than face him at 185 pounds.
Sean O'Malley on Fighting Outdoors at UFC White House
Former UFC bantamweight champion Sean O'Malley says outdoor conditions at UFC White House are unavoidable. 'You can't really prepare for it,' he told MMA Fighting.
Justin Gaethje fires back at Ilia Topuria's knockout prediction
Gaethje says Topuria has backed himself into a corner by predicting a first-round finish at UFC White House, dismissing claims he'll be knocked out in two minutes.
Tommy Fury vs Eddie Hall press conference set for June 11
Tommy Fury and Eddie Hall face off at today's final presser ahead of their Misfits Boxing clash Saturday at AO Arena in Manchester.
Daniel Cormier tells Alex Pereira he's not GOAT yet despite UFC White House title shot
Cormier said Pereira would need heavyweight title defenses to surpass GSP and Khabib, even if he beats Gane on Sunday to become the first three-division UFC champion.
UFC Freedom 250: Inside the South Lawn event build
UFC erected a full fight card setup at the White House for 4,300 guests without digging into the South Lawn, a logistical feat involving Secret Service and portable infrastructure.
Conor McGregor used banned drugs during leg rehab, NYT reports
McGregor took performance-enhancing drugs to treat his broken leg, according to a New York Times investigation citing two people with direct knowledge.
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.

Pereira Vs. Gane Breakdown
Alex Pereira is chasing history on Sunday — and the White House lawn is where he intends to make it.

FBI Puts 300 Agents Through UFC Combat Training
The FBI spent part of this week learning how to fight — with some help from the UFC's best.
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.