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Donald Trump & Dana White (ABC News) June 14th, 2026 will be a date forever immortalized in global sports. For the first time ever, the Whitehouse played host to a live sporting spectacle: UFC Freedom 250. On a night that celebrated and made so much history, some fighters rose to the occasion, and other legends fell under the bright lights. Justin Gaethje def. Ilia Topuria (MMA Fighting) In the main event, Justin Gaethje pulled off the greatest upset of all time, defeating th

There are “big UFC cards,” and then there’s UFC Freedom 250, live from the White House lawn in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2026. It’s a once-in-a-generation setting, and once again, Dana White continues to break barriers on what is possible in the world of live sporting entertainment. Without further ado, let’s dive into each matchup on this historic UFC Whitehouse card. Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje Topuria (left) vs Gaethje (right) (Athlon Sports) Ilia Topuria (17-0) is

Most comeback fights reveal a little bit about how the UFC views their business, this one reveals more than others. On paper, it is a rematch nearly 13 years in the making. McGregor beat Holloway by decision in 2013, back when both men were still becoming who they would eventually become. Since then, McGregor became the biggest star in MMA history. Holloway became one of the greatest featherweights ever, a BMF champion, a volume-striking legend, and one of the most respected

On the surface, this problem is simple. Jones wants the Francis Ngannou fight. Francis wants the fight. MVP’s Nakisa Bidarian says he is willing to co-promote with the UFC to make it happen. The audience still wants it. The story has been sitting there for years. But MMA is rarely that simple. Because Jon Jones is not just a fighter under contract. He is one of the greatest fighters in UFC history and one of the biggest draws the UFC has ever had. He is also older, physically

Sean Strickland beating Khamzat Chimaev did not just change the current UFC middleweight rankings. It changed how we are allowed to talk about Sean Strickland historically. Before UFC 328, Strickland was already one of the weirdest champions in modern MMA history. He had the Adesanya upset, the awkward defensive style, the volume boxing, the pressure, the personality, and the sense that his title win was still somehow treated like a disruption instead of a career-defining ach

Sean Strickland (CBS Sports) Sean Strickland def. Khamzat Chimaev Who would have guessed it? The undefeated, wrecking ball, who steamrolled through the entire UFC, has been dethroned. And who else to do it but Sean Strickland? Sean Strickland versus Khamzat Chimaev was an absolute war. The first round started as many expected; Chimaev took Strickland down and controlled him for all five minutes. But then the tide shifted. Chimaev's first takedown attempt at the beginning of t

Khamzat Chimaev (left) vs Sean Strickland (right) (Fox News) On May 9th, the UFC returns to the fight capital of the East Coast, New Jersey, for a stacked night of fights at UFC 328. From rising contenders to championship-level matchups, the card is loaded from top to bottom, but all eyes should be fixed on the middleweight main event. Khamzat Chimaev vs Sean Strickland Undefeated superstar Khamzat Chimaev clashes with former middleweight champion Sean Strickland in a fight

Netflix MVP Card (mmafighting.com) There are big fights, and then there are fights that tell you where the sport is going. Ronda Rousey vs. Gina Carano feels like the second kind. On the surface, it looks like a legacy fight. Rousey is coming back after nearly a decade away. Carano is returning after 17 years outside of MMA competition. Two of the most important names in the history of women’s mixed martial arts are stepping back into the cage. But this is not really about ra

Dana White (BBC Sport) There was a time when mixed martial arts felt like a question. Which style actually works? Wrestling or jiu-jitsu? Karate or boxing? Muay Thai or judo? That was the original heartbeat of the sport. It was not built around who had the biggest following or who could cut the best promo. It was built around mastery. Fighters represented systems. They walked into the cage as proof of an art, a gym, a discipline, and a lifetime of work. But the sport has chan

Carlos Ulberg (via UFC.com ) Carlos Ulberg def. Jiří Procházka UFC 327 in Miami will go down not only as one of the best cards of the year, but potentially one of the greatest cards of all time. Without further ado, let's analyze the card. In the main event, Carlos Ulberg defeated former champion Jiří Procházka by knockout in round one. As many fans expected, the fight was fireworks from the beginning. Procházka utilized his signature pressure-oriented style, on the front foo

Jiří Procházka (left) vs Carlos Ulberg (right) via mmajunkie.com Jiří Procházka vs Carlos Ulberg This Saturday, in Miami, Florida, UFC 327 will surely answer several pressing questions. In arguably the most stacked card of the year, former Light-Heavyweight champion Jiří Procházka looks to regain the throne against surging contender Carlos Ulberg. Without further ado, let’s dive into this main event. Outside of one man, Procházka has been undefeated for eleven years. Former

Charles Oliveira via UFC.COM UFC 326 was a night for the books, and in the main event, Charles Oliveira dominated Max Holloway to a unanimous decision victory. Heading into the fight, fans knew that Oliveira held the sizeable advantage in the grappling department. Nonetheless, what Oliveira was able to do against Holloway was something we've never seen before. From round one to round five, Oliveira dominated Holloway on the ground. He was able to take down Holloway at will, b

Max Holloway (left) vs Charles Oliveira (right) via mmajunkie.com Max Holloway vs Charles Oliveira II Nearly a month since the past numbered card, the UFC touches down in Las Vegas, Nevada, for a spectacular night of mixed martial arts. This card is stacked from top to bottom, and with that, let’s dive into the main event. In the main event, the BMF title is up for grabs as two future Hall of Famers look to finally settle the score. Eleven years ago, Max Holloway and Charles

Conor McGregor UFC 194 weigh-in via boec.com Much has evolved throughout fighting history. New martial arts have developed, new rules have been established, and even new sports have been created. You hear people say it all the time, “it takes a brave soul to step into the ring/cage”, and this is undoubtedly true. 99% of humans have and will never step into a sanctioned fight, let alone encounter any sort of physical conflict. For the 1% that do find themselves in a fight, t

Alexander Volkanovski def. Diego Lopes at UFC 325 Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes In the main event of UFC 325, Alexander Volkanovski defeated Diego Lopes with a vintage performance. Heading into the fight, expectations were similar to their prior contest. Lopes would push the pace, seeking frantic striking exchanges, while Volkanovski would come on strong in the championship rounds, weaponizing his cardio. However, Lopes was never able to get out of first gear. Volkanov

Alexander Volkanovski (left) vs Diego Lopes (right) via yahoosports.com Alexander Volkanovski vs Diego Lopes Fresh off a chaotic week of fights in Las Vegas for UFC 324, the UFC touches down in Sydney, Australia, for UFC 325. To the shock of all, the main event consists of a rematch for the Featherweight title between the greatest Featherweight of all time, Alexander Volkanovski, versus a hungry, motivated Diego Lopes. These two meet less than a year after their first fight.

Justin Gaethje def. Paddy Pimblett via yahoosports.com Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett In the main event of UFC 324, Justin Gaethje became a two-time UFC Interim Lightweight champion, defeating Paddy Pimblett by unanimous decision. This will go down as one of the greatest title fights of all time. Right off the bat, Gaethje stalked Pimblett, pushing him to the cage and landing massive straights. At the beginning of the first round, Gaethje caught Pimblett with a right hand,

Dana White via Brittanica.com It's been nearly five weeks since the UFC octagon has been under the bright lights. For the UFC's first event of 2026, in partnership with Paramount+, they return to the global fight capital, Las Vegas, Nevada. This card is the perfect way to start 2026 . With that, let's dive into the main card. Justin Gaethje (left) vs Paddy Pimblett (right) via Talksport Justin Gaethje vs Paddy Pimblett In the main event of UFC 324, Justin Gaethje, an all-ti

Anthony Joshua def Jake Paul (via Variety.com ) On December 20th, we witnessed one of the biggest, most controversial boxing fights of all time. Jake Paul, a former YouTuber turned boxer, stepped into the ring against one of the greatest heavyweights we have ever seen in Anthony Joshua. Most, if not all, people were aware of the storylines heading into the fight. Paul, who had been ridiculed by the media for years for never having fought professional boxers his own age & siz

Manel Kape def. Brandon Royval via round 1 knockout via mmajunkie.com On December 13th, on the UFC’s final event with ESPN, a new flyweight title contender emerged. The last two weeks for the flyweight division have been messy to say the least, and now that the dust has settled, the question is, where do we go from here? Tatsuro Taira In case you forgot, on December 6th, Joshua Van became the flyweight division’s newest champion. Despite the controversial victory, with Alexan