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• Alex Pereira And Ciryl Gane Face-Off Outside Of The White House

UFC Freedom 250 is only a month away. That event will be taking place on the White House lawn. The event is headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC Lightweight Championship, and co-main evented by Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the UFC Interim-Heavyweight Championship. Earlier today, Ilia Topuria took to social […]...2026
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• UFC Freedom 250 Headliners Meet President Trump, USA Belt Unveiled

UFC Freedom 250 comes next month on June 14, 2026 on a special Sunday event. Headlining the card will be Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the UFC Lightweight Championship. In the co-main event, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will battle for the UFC Interim-Heavyweight Championship. Today, all four headliners met President Trump at the […]...2026
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• Charles Oliveira Signs New Eight-Fight Deal With UFC
A new deal for Oliveira. There’s a story up on the Ag. Fight website about former UFC Lightweight Champion and current BMF Title holder Charles Oliveira signing a new contract with the UFC for eight more fights. Dhiego Lima, the longtime coach of Oliveira, revealed the news on a podcast hosted by Ag. Fight. “We … The post Charles Oliveira Signs New Eight-Fight Deal With UFC appeared fi...2026
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• UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria Calls Controversial Star 'Dumb As F***'

UFC Lightweight Champion Ilia Topuria hasn't minced his words when talking about a controversial top contender....2026
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• UFC Lightweight Champ Ilia Topuria Thinks This Star 'Needs To Die And Be Born Again'

Ilia Topuria wasn't impressed with Paddy Pimblett's recent performance in the UFC, and thinks he needs to die and be born again....2026
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• Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane, Full Main Card Announced For UFC Freedom 250 At The White House

The main card is set for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House on June 14. UFC announced that the event will be headlined by Ilia Topuria defending the UFC Lightweight Title against Justin Gaethje. Topuria is 17-0, knocking out Alexander Volkanovski, Max Holloway, and Charles Oliveira in his last three fights. Gaehtje defeated Paddy … The post Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira vs. C...2026
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• Dana White Claims Arman Tsarukyan Will Not Get A Championship Fight Next

Arman may have blew his shot. Arman Tsarukyan Injured UFC 311 was supposed to be headlined by UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev vs. Arman Tsarukyan for the title. Then, early Friday morning, it was revealed that Arman suffered a back injury while training and had to be pulled out just 24 hours before the fight. […] The post Dana White Claims Arman Tsarukyan Will Not Get A Championship...2025
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• UFC 310 Predictions and Odds: Who Will Win the Fights?
What an end to the year it is going to be for the fans of UFC and MMA. Not one, but two mixed martial arts events produced by none other than the Ultimate Fighting Championship. With a plethora of amazing headliners and preliminaries, it was a memorable November and it is going to be an even better December to finish the already great 2024 in style. If you are a fan of the sport, you know full wel...2024
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• UFC 308 Live Results, Highlights, Details, How To Stream
Afternoon MMA is good for the soul. UFC 308 took place on October 26 from Abu Dhabi, and the time difference caused those stateside to get a much earlier show than they are used to. You can watch the show live on ESPN+ PPV. The show is actively going on, and we'll have updates throughout the show. That might be it for Dos Anjos. It's impressive he had the type of career he did after his ankle ...2024
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• UFC Denver: 21 fun tidbits, facts and storylines

After a rare weekend off, Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) returns for its summer slate of events as the promotion travels to Ball Arena in Denver, Colo. In the main event, former two-time women’s strawweight champion Rose Namajunas takes on surging Mexican Flyweight contender Tracy Cortez. UFC Denver boasts a few fun fights and the “Mile High” atmosphere should be incredible, because it is in...2024
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• Conor McGregor Officially OUT of UFC 303 Main Event Due to Injury, New Main Event Announced
Conor McGregor is officially OUT of UFC 303. On Thursday night, UFC President, Dana White announced that former two-weight UFC Champion, Conor McGregor has been removed from his scheduled UFC 303 main event against former Bellator king, Michael Chandler. UFC 303 International Fight Week June 29th pic.twitter.com/P47PSsKcg0 — danawhite (@danawhite) June 14, 2024 The reasoning for McGregor's remov...2024
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• Fightful MMA Rankings (8/2/23): Justin Gaethje Enters Men's P4P Ranks Following UFC 291
Welcome to Fightful MMA's weekly fighter rankings as of (8/2/23)! This past weekend, interim UFC Lightweight Champion, Justin Gaethje shook up the rankings at 155-pounds when he head kick KO'd Dustin Poirier in the main event of UFC 291. Following his highlight knockout to become the new BMF Champion, how much did 'The Highlight' climb the ranks in the men's pound-for-pound rankings? Lets find out...2023
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• Bellator Fight News & More 2023 PFL 6 Controversy Fallout: MMA News & Notes For 6/24/23
- Natan Schulte issued the following statement on Twitter about being removed from the 2023 PFL Playoffs: “I am very unsatisfied with the decision that was taken by the PFL last night to favor Shane Burgos’ entry into the playoffs. You remember Francis Ngannou’s fight against Derrick Lewis. He didn’t throw six punches the whole fight and he wasn’t cut for his performance that night. So I ask you ...2023
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• Tony Ferguson Arrested For DUI In Hollywood
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Tony Ferguson, was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence early Sunday morning in Hollywood, California. TMZ Sports was the first to report the news of Ferguson's arrest, revealing the lightweight veteran had crashed his pickup truck around 2:00 AM into multiple parked cars outside of a Hollywood nightclub. The crash resulted in the truck bein...2023
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• Paddy ”The Baddy” Pimblett eating the equivalent of 116 Big Mac’s per WEEK as he piles on 40 pounds in two weeks – with frightening 10,000 calories-a-day diet
UFC Lightweight Paddy ‘’The Baddy’’ Pimblett recently went viral for piling on 40 pounds in... The post Paddy ”The Baddy” Pimblett eating the equivalent of 116 Big Mac’s per WEEK as he piles on 40 pounds in two weeks – with frightening 10,000 calories-a-day diet appeared first on FightBook MMA....2024
• Tony Ferguson Arrested For DUI In Hollywood
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"Former UFC Lightweight Champion Benson Henderson is set to main event PFL's Brussels show in May."

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"Early reports came out that Arman Tsarukyan is out of his championship bout against UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev."

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"UFC Lightweight Fighter Mike Chandler Grabs Mic, Calls Out Conor McGregor On WWE RAW"

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"Dustin Poirier Hyped For Justin Gaethje BMF Title Rematch At UFC 291: "If This Fight Doesn't Get You Excited, You're Not A Fan Of Combat Sports""

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"Ex-UFC champion Khabib signs for Russian club"

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"WATCH: Conor McGregor reacts to Ronda Rousey's big move to WWE"

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"UFC lightweight Sage Northcutt wants to play Ivan Drago's son in 'Creed 2'"

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"UFC 205 main event: Three reasons why Eddie Alvarez will beat Conor McGregor"

• Charles Oliveira Signs New Eight-Fight Deal With UFC
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• UFC’s Michael Chandler on possible jump to WWE: ‘We’re trying to make that happen’

UFC UFC fighter Michael Chandler told sports journalist “The Schmo” that he’s been in talks with WWE’s Triple H about a potential crossover. UFC lightweight contender Michael Chandler says a move to WWE might be in the works. “I was talking to Triple H about my WWE contract,” Chandler told sports journalist Dave “The Schmo” Schmulenson during last weekend’s Fanatics Fest in New York City. ...2025
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• UFC Denver: 21 fun tidbits, facts and storylines
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• UFC 302 MMA Makhachev vs. Poirier: Everything about the upcoming match-up
The MMA UFC 302 match between Islam Makhachev and Dustin Poirier is expected to headline the UFC Lightweight Championship coming to Prudential Center, Newark, New Jersey, on the 1st of June. Here's everything you need to know about this highly anticipated main card title match-up. About the fighters - Makhachev and Poirier The contenders for this fight are the current lightweight belt holder, Russ...2024
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• Conor McGregor vows to fight again, claims he offered to face Frankie Edgar at UFC 222
The UFC lightweight champion is making it a point to say he will be back soon...2018
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• Daniel Cormier’s Car Stolen From San Jose Airport During UFC 317 Weekend
Daniel Cormier returned from UFC 317 to find out that his car had been stolen from the San Jose Airport. In a video on social media, Daniel Cormier revealed that he had just gotten a new car 4 days before leaving for UFC 317. When he returned from the event, he was informed by airport staff that his vehicle had been driven away from the parking structure on Thursday, June 26. Daniel Cormier note...2025
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• Betting Odds For UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria From MyBookie
Betting odds for UFC 317. UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria is set to take place from the T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas, Nevada on June 28th. Our betting odds, courtesy of MyBookie are below. If you want to bet on Wrestling, or any other sport, check out our new partner where we get ALL of our odds! https://mybookie.website/joinwithFIGHTFUL and use the promo code FIGHTFUL. Deposit $100, get $50. Go in wi...2025
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• UFC 311 Results, Highlights, Post Show Press Conference
UFC 311 results.out of Inglewood, California for January 18, 2025. The UFC 311 show saw plans flipped when Arman Tsarukyan withdrew the day before the event. In stepped Renato Moicano, and out went Moicana as UFC Lightweight Champion Islam Makhachev quickly disposed of him in one round. He spoke with Joe Rogan after the fight, which you can see above. That wasn't the only UFC Title bout as Merab...2025
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• UFC 311 Main Event Undergoes Change, Renato Moicano Replaces Arman Tsarukyan
Islam Makhachev will now defend his UFC Lightweight Championship against Renato Moicano in the main event of UFC 311. Arman Tsarukyan, Makhachev's original opponent, is out of the fight due to "significant back pain." Dana White made the announcement on social media. Moicano weighed in as the backup fighter for the bout. Makhachev agreed to take the fight, saying he is the champion and willing to...2025
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• UFC 308 Live Results, Highlights, Details, How To Stream
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• UFC 302 Results and Highlights: Makhachev vs. Poirier
Welcome to Fightful.com's results, live coverage, and discussion for UFC 302: Makhachev vs. Poirier! UFC's latest event in the form of UFC 302 is ongoing from the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey! Results Main Card (PPV, 10:00 p.m. EDT/7:00 p.m. PDT) Islam Makhachev (C) (25-1) vs. (#4) Dustin Poirier (30-8) — UFC Lightweight Champion (#1) Sean Strickland (28-6) vs. (#7) Paulo Costa (14-3) ...2024
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• UFC 302 MMA Makhachev vs. Poirier: Everything about the upcoming match-up
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• UFC 294 Results, Live Coverage, and Discussion: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2
Welcome to Fightful.com's results, live coverage, and discussion for UFC 294: Makhachev vs. Volkanovski 2! We will bring you live play-by-play for UFC 294's main card and full results for the rest of tonight's card. Scroll down to the Disqus boards below and chat with fellow MMA fans during the event. Results Main Card (PPV, 2:00 p.m. EDT/11:00 a.m. PDT) Islam Makhachev (C) (24-1) vs. Alexander V...2023
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• Bellator Fight News & More 2023 PFL 6 Controversy Fallout: MMA News & Notes For 6/24/23
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• Paddy Pimblett Says He Bought 250 Tickets for Family and Friends from Liverpool to Attend UFC 324

Paddy the Baddy is ready to takeover the world. In the biggest fight of his career at the moment, Paddy Pimblett is set to battle Justin Gaethje to see who will be crowned the interim UFC Lightweight Champion at UFC 324 in Las Vegas, Nevada. This will be the first card for the UFC under […] The post Paddy Pimblett Says He Bought 250 Tickets for Family and Friends from Liverpool to Attend UFC...2026
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• Charles Oliveira Biopic In The Works
A Charles Oliveira biopic is coming soon. Eduardo Ferro of 405 Films has acquired the rights to a Charles Oliveira biopic that will tell the story of the former UFC champion from his childhood to MMA glory. From 405 Films: UFC Champion Charles Oliveira Biopic in Works with 405 Films Tracing his early days in Sao Paulo’s favelas – which gave him the nickname “do Bronx” – the untitled feature is...2025
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• Islam Makhachev: Age, Height, Wife, Record & More

Discover key details about UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev, including his age, height, wife, fight record, and more....2024
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• Bellator Fight News & More 2023 PFL 6 Controversy Fallout: MMA News & Notes For 6/24/23
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• UFC lightweight Sage Northcutt wants to play Ivan Drago's son in 'Creed 2'
The 21-year-old UFC fighter has sent in an audition tape in hopes of scoring the role of Drago's son...2017
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• Conor McGregor causes a stir with cageside ejection, homophobic slur at UFC Poland
The UFC lightweight champ was removed from the cage area during teammate Artem Lobov's loss...2017
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• Ex-UFC champion Khabib signs for Russian club

Former UFC lightweight champion Khabib Nurmagomedov joined third-tier Russian side FC Legion Dynamo....2021
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• UFC 205 main event: Three reasons why Eddie Alvarez will beat Conor McGregor
The UFC lightweight champion is no slouch and should do well in his card's premier match...2016
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• Dustin Poirier Hyped For Justin Gaethje BMF Title Rematch At UFC 291: "If This Fight Doesn't Get You Excited, You're Not A Fan Of Combat Sports"
Former interim UFC lightweight champion, Dustin Poirier, is hyped up to get the chance to share the Octagon for a second time with fellow former interim champ, Justin Gaethje this summer. Poirier spoke with journalist Ariel Helwani on the latest edition of his show The MMA Hour on Monday ahead of his BMF title rematch with Gaethje at UFC 291 in July and explained his desire to be in difficult figh...2023
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• WATCH: Conor McGregor reacts to Ronda Rousey's big move to WWE
The UFC lightweight champion literally stopped in his tracks to talk about Rousey's decision...2018
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• UFC Lightweight Fighter Mike Chandler Grabs Mic, Calls Out Conor McGregor On WWE RAW

In the first significant crossover between WWE and UFC since their merger, UFC lightweight Mike Chandler grabbed a microphone and challenged Conor McGregor....2024
• 10 Best Performances In Charles Oliveira's UFC Career, Ranked

The current UFC Lightweight Champion Charles Oliveira has been in the UFC a long time. Here are the best fight performances of his career....2024
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• Justin Gaethje: Paddy Pimblett Sounds Over-Confident, I’m Going to Dog Walk This English F*ck at UFC 324

Justin Gaethje plans to make Paddy Pimblett pay the price. The trash talk has been all over the place when it comes to headliners Justin Gaethje and Paddy Pimblett, both men scheduled to battle each other at UFC 324 for the interim UFC Lightweight Championship in the main event. Along with the heated rivalry, these […] The post Justin Gaethje: Paddy Pimblett Sounds Over-Confident, I’m ...2026
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• Arman Tsarukyan Says Demetrious Johnson Will Be Training with Him for His Next Fight Camp

Arman Tsarukyan is training with the very best. First revealed on his Instagram, UFC Lightweight contender, Arman Tsarukyan is preparing for his next fight camp, with many believing he will get Ilia Topuria, or the winner of the BMF Championship bout between Charles Oliveira and champion, Max Holloway, there is one man that Tsarukyan invited […] The post Arman Tsarukyan Says Demetrious Johns...2026
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• Betting Odds For UFC 317: Oliveira vs Topuria From MyBookie
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• Dana White Claims Arman Tsarukyan Will Not Get A Championship Fight Next
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• UFC 311 Main Event Undergoes Change, Renato Moicano Replaces Arman Tsarukyan
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• Nate Diaz And Team Makhachev Throw Water Bottles Backstage At UFC 310 Ceremonial Weigh Ins
Nate Diaz and Islam Makhachev's teams have had an incident. At the UFC 310 ceremonial weigh-ins on Friday, the promotion also held an event to promote UFC 311, which will feature Islam Makhachev in the main event defending his UFC Lightweight Championship vs Arman Tsarukyan. This lead to several fighters being present backstage along with former UFC fighter Nate Diaz. This would lead to Diaz and t...2024
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• UFC 311 Betting Odds Courtesy Of BetOnline
UFC 311 is set to take place on January 18th from the Intuit Dome in Inglewood, California. The event will be headlined by Islam Makhachev defending his UFC Lightweight Championship against Arman Tsarukyan. Betting odds are provided by BetOnline. The below odds are subject to change, here’s the direct link to real time lines for UFC 311 lines: https://www.betonline.ag/sportsbook/martial-arts/m...2024
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• Conor McGregor Officially OUT of UFC 303 Main Event Due to Injury, New Main Event Announced
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• Fight Breaks Out At Real American Freestyle Event (WATCH)
UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan was involved in a post-match brawl with Georgio Poullas at Real American Freestyle on Saturday night. The two faced off in a freestyle wrestling bout that quickly escalated after the final buzzer. As time expired, Tsarukyan shoved Poullas and began throwing punches, prompting officials and coaches — including Colby Covington […]...2026
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• UFC Fighter Arman Tsarukyan Brawls With Georgio Poullas At RAF

UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan and Georgio Poullas got into a brawl at Real American Freestyle on Saturday night. The two were competing in a freestyle wrestling match, when Tsarukyan shoved Poullas at the buzzer and began throwing punches. Officials and coaches, including Colby Covington, ran over to break things up. Tsarukyan won the match … The post UFC Fighter Arman Tsarukyan ...2026
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• Charles Oliveira Biopic In The Works
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• Conor McGregor: When Will the Former UFC Lightweight Champion Fight Again?

Conor McGregor has been absent from the UFC since 2021. He has recently been found guilty of sexual assault, which means his return may take a while....2025
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