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Gaethje Stuns Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 White House Event
Justin Gaethje claimed the lightweight title after Ilia Topuria's corner stopped the fight following round four at the White House on June 15.
UFC Freedom 250 delivers on South Lawn despite weather delay
The UFC's first White House fight card overcame a weather delay to deliver atmosphere and finishes on the South Lawn, per ESPN's coverage of the historic event.
Arman Tsarukyan Collects $5.7 Million After Gaethje Upset
Arman Tsarukyan had a very good Sunday night — twice over.
Justin Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria by TKO in round 4 at UFC Freedom 250
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO, round 4 at UFC Freedom 250. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Joshua Names Wardley Among His Targets
Anthony Joshua returns on July 25 against Kristian Prenga in Jeddah, his first fight of 2026 and the performance he needs to deliver before the bigger conversations around his career's final chapter can move forward.
Fury Says Ruiz Priced Himself Out
Tyson Fury is looking for a fight — and the names on his list keep pricing themselves out.
Fury teases 'massive' Zuffa Boxing announcement with Dana White
Tyson Fury hints at major announcement with Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, calling it 'massive' but declining to reveal details ahead of official word.
Gaethje Wins Lightweight Title As Topuria Quits On His Stool
Justin Gaethje is the undisputed lightweight champion of the world.
Gane Stops Pereira To Claim Interim Heavyweight Title
Ciryl Gane ended Alex Pereira's quest for a historic third UFC title in the second round of their interim heavyweight co-main event at UFC Freedom 250.
Ciryl Gane beats Alex Pereira by TKO in round 2 at UFC Freedom 250
Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira by TKO, round 2 at UFC Freedom 250. Full result, reaction and what's next.
Ilia Topuria hospitalized after UFC Freedom 250 TKO loss
Former UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria was taken to a local hospital for precautionary scans after his corner stopped his title fight against Justin Gaethje.
Sean Strickland removed from UFC Freedom 250 fan fest
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from the Freedom 250 fan festival Sunday after a crowd surge triggered safety concerns, U.S. Park Police told ESPN.
Fury's Joshua contract has U.K. loophole but Hearn locks out Zuffa
Tyson Fury's contract for Anthony Joshua doesn't mandate a U.K. venue, but Eddie Hearn says AJ's deal does — and that Dana White's Zuffa Boxing is explicitly barred from promoting.
Rodriguez open to any challenger after third world title
Jesse 'Bam' Rodriguez says he will face any opponent after winning his third world title in three weight classes at light flyweight.
Justin Gaethje Stops Ilia Topuria, Wins UFC Lightweight Title
Justin Gaethje forced a corner stoppage of Ilia Topuria between rounds four and five at UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, D.C., claiming his first undisputed lightweight championship.
Rodriguez open to any title challenge after latest win
Jesse Rodriguez tells BBC Sport he is ready to fight any challenger at light flyweight. The champion says he will accept any opponent put before him.
UFC White House post-fight press conference set for 1:30 a.m. ET
Dana White and winning fighters will address media after the UFC White House main event concludes, with bonuses announced around 1:30 a.m. ET.
Jon Jones reclaims GOAT status after Pereira loss at UFC White House
Jon Jones flaunted his GOAT necklace on Instagram after Ciryl Gane stopped Alex Pereira in round two, ending the Brazilian's triple-champ bid at UFC Freedom 250.
Anthony Joshua-Tyson Fury contract mandates UK venue, Hearn says
Eddie Hearn says the signed contract for Anthony Joshua vs Tyson Fury requires the fight take place in the UK, despite reports of US venue talks for the late 2026 bout.
Rodriguez declares readiness for any challenger at light flyweight
Jesse Rodriguez told BBC Sport he will accept any fight offer at light flyweight, declaring his readiness to face whoever his team puts in front of him.