25 minutes ago

Dana White Says UFC Freedom 250 Will Celebrate America, Not Politics

White told Entertainment Tonight the June 14 White House event is about America’s 250th birthday, not partisan messaging. “It’s definitely not a political event,” he said. “We’re gonna tell the story and the history of America.” UFC Freedom 250 is scheduled for the White House grounds, with Topuria-Gaethje officially announced as the lightweight-title main event.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 2 hours ago

Rob Gronkowski and Joe Jonas Lead Celebrity Row at WrestleMania 42 Night Two

WrestleMania 42 Night Two brought another packed celebrity row to Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas. UFC champ Carlos Ulberg joined Joe Jonas, Rick Rubin, Jahmyr Gibbs, George Kittle, Tyrese Haliburton, Tony Hinchcliffe and Rob Gronkowski in the front row, while Daniel Cormier also appeared on the Kickoff show before Jonas opened the night with the National Anthem.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 5 hours ago

Bruce Buffer Reportedly Added to CM Punk-Roman Reigns WrestleMania Main Event

WWE’s CM Punk vs. Roman Reigns main event may get a UFC-style touch, with reports saying Bruce Buffer will handle the in-ring introductions. The title match already headlines WrestleMania 42 Night 2 after Reigns earned his shot by winning the 2026 Royal Rumble. If confirmed, Buffer’s involvement would add extra spectacle to WWE’s biggest fight presentation.

By Afnan Chougle

about 5 hours ago

Ilia Topuria Uses Vision Science to Sharpen Focus in Training

Topuria is adding eye-tracking and cognitive drills to his preparation, highlighting a more scientific side of his training. His team said special glasses measure how each eye works alone and together, while he completes number-recognition tasks from 1 to 50. The goal is to improve accommodation and binocular vision, turning visual precision into another weapon inside the cage.

By Afnan Chougle

about 5 hours ago

Paddy Pimblett Jokes Dana White-Eddie Hearn Fight Would Outpay Their Athletes

Pimblett has weighed in on the White-Hearn feud by turning it into a pay debate. He said the irony is that if the two promoters actually fought, they would likely earn more than many of the fighters they promote. Pimblett estimated “$30 million each,” then added that neither Hearn’s boxers nor White’s UFC roster sees numbers like that.

By Afnan Chougle

about 6 hours ago

Eddie Hearn Threatens Legal Action Over Conor Benn’s Zuffa Boxing Deal

Hearn says Matchroom is seeking clarity after Benn’s supposed one-fight Zuffa Boxing deal quickly appeared to become something bigger. He questioned why no one from the organization attended the bout before a new arrangement surfaced days later. Hearn said “legal conversations” are already ongoing and stressed the key issue is whether Matchroom was misled about the deal’s true terms.

By Afnan Chougle

about 6 hours ago

Khamzat Chimaev Offers $200K to Any Olympic Wrestling Champion Who Lasts With Him

Chimaev says he is struggling to find sparring partners and has now thrown out a high-priced challenge to elite wrestlers. Claiming some have already called him out, he said he is waiting for any Olympic champion to step in. Chimaev added that if one survives the session, “I’ll give him 200 thousand dollars,” raising the stakes immediately.

By Afnan Chougle

about 11 hours ago

Dana White Name-Drops CM Punk While Explaining Gable Steveson’s UFC Start

Asked about Gable Steveson’s first UFC opponent, White pointed to the pressure of debuting in the promotion and even brought up Punk as a warning. “CM Punk fought here. We’ll find somebody,” he said. White stressed the “UFC jitters are real” and said matchmakers will give Steveson the “right fight” for his current level.

By Adarsh Ojha

about 23 hours ago

Dana White Stops Short of Calling Sean O’Malley-Aiemann Zahabi a Title Eliminator

White cooled talk that O’Malley vs. Zahabi is already a confirmed title eliminator, despite Zahabi suggesting champion Petr Yan could be next. The UFC boss said both men have a major opportunity but insisted the result alone will not decide everything. “Perform, let’s see how you look, and then we’ll make that decision,” White said, leaving the bantamweight path open.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Dana White Says UFC Will Match Gable Steveson Carefully for Debut

White said UFC is focused on finding Steveson the right first opponent, not rushing the Olympic gold medalist into the deep end. Asked about experience level, White pointed to CM Punk’s past UFC run and said, “We’ll find somebody.” He added that the goal is to judge Steveson by what the promotion believes “his level is” and what he can handle.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Dana White Rips Eddie Hearn and Online Critics Over Conor Benn Deal

White fired back at Hearn after the Matchroom boss questioned Zuffa Boxing’s Conor Benn deal, calling him “a fucking bum” and saying neither of them belongs ahead of “real fighters” on a card. He also blasted online pundits mocking the move, arguing self-styled experts should go run “failing organizations” like Bellator, PFL or ONE if they know so much.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Arman Tsarukyan Dominates Urijah Faber at RAF 8 and Faces Off With Colby Covington

Tsarukyan overwhelmed Faber at RAF 8 in Philadelphia, winning by 13-1 technical fall after a chaotic takedown sent both men off the stage and into the area beside commentary. The #1 UFC lightweight contender improved to 3-0 in Real American Freestyle, then immediately turned to UFC welterweight Covington for a faceoff and public challenge after the match.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Dana White Says UFC Has No Interim Title Plan After Carlos Ulberg’s ACL Tear

White said UFC has not discussed an interim belt despite Ulberg’s torn ACL, choosing patience over a quick title reshuffle. Ulberg won the light heavyweight crown by knocking out Jiri Prochazka at UFC 327, then underwent knee surgery days later. White said, “We’ll get him in there and see how fast he starts to recover,” before adding, “we’ll figure it out.”

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Dana White Says Conor McGregor’s UFC Return Is Moving in Right Direction

White offered a positive update on McGregor’s long-awaited return, saying talks are progressing even if nothing is finalized yet. Asked about a comeback fight, White said, “It’s looking good,” before adding that the promotion will go public only after terms are complete. For now, momentum appears real, but the official announcement still depends on a signed deal.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Sean Strickland Mocks Khamzat Chimaev as Feud Turns Personal Again

Strickland fired back after Chimaev warned that any meeting outside the cage would be far more serious than sport. Posting from Newport’s Corona del Mar Beach, Strickland dismissed the threat as empty bravado, writing, “All talk, man. Pretend tough guy.” He also referenced Paulo Costa’s past clash with Chimaev, framing the latest exchange as more posturing than danger.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Eddie Hearn Says Dana White Backed Out of Their Proposed Boxing Fight

Hearn said White is the one who pulled back after originally calling him out for a fight. In a fiery response, Hearn said he accepted the challenge and believes the matchup could have headlined a major stadium show. He added, “Unfortunately, Dana White backed out of the fight,” turning the fantasy clash into a public war of words instead.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Gilbert Burns Hangs Up Gloves After Tough Losing Streak At UFC Winnipeg

After Mike Malott stopped him at 2:08 of Round 3 in UFC Winnipeg’s main event, Burns suggested retirement, saying, “I think that’s it.” The 39-year-old added, “I had a great career” after fighting “the best guys in the world.” Burns leaves on a five-fight skid, while Malott improved to 14-2-1 and strengthened his welterweight rise dramatically.

By Adarsh Ojha

1 day ago

Adin Ross Says Dana White and Hunter Campbell Are Bringing Brand Risk to UFC Apex

Ross said White and Hunter Campbell are helping bring the next Brand Risk boxing event to UFC Apex, a move he called “insane.” He praised both men for being heavily involved behind the scenes and said the support is taking the show to another level. If finalized, the venue shift would give Ross’ influencer boxing brand a major UFC-backed stage.

By Afnan Chougle

1 day ago

Daniel Cormier and Colby Covington Rip Jon Jones as ‘a Cheater’

Cormier and Covington unloaded on Jones, accusing him of using testosterone in college to bulk up. Covington claimed Jones “started doing testosterone because he wanted to beef up” and said the plan was to “get strength and get bigger.” He then doubled down with the blunt verdict: “The guy’s a cheater, bro.”

By Adarsh Ojha

1 day ago

Arman Tsarukyan vs Urijah Faber Replaces Injured Henry Cejudo At RAF 08

Cejudo is out of his RAF 08 wrestling main event against Dvalishvili because of an injury, forcing the bout’s cancellation just hours before the Philadelphia card. Tsarukyan vs. Faber now moves into the headline spot. The late switch scraps one of the night’s biggest crossover attractions and hands Arman a sudden new showcase in the main event.

By Adarsh Ojha

1 day ago

Carlos Ulberg Confirms WrestleMania 42 Trip To Back Roman Reigns

Fresh off winning the vacant UFC light-heavyweight title at UFC 327, Ulberg confirmed he is heading to WrestleMania 42 to support Reigns against CM Punk on Night Two. “Obviously got Roman Reigns… we’ll go there and support,” he said. Ulberg added Reigns may return the favor, teasing, “the brother’s gonna probably wear his on his entrance too.”

By Adarsh Ojha

1 day ago

Joe Rogan Claims Trump Offered Immediate FDA Approval In Text Chain

Rogan claimed he sent Trump ibogaine data and got an immediate reply: “Sounds great. Do you want FDA approval? Let’s do it.” The comments surfaced as Trump signed an April 18 executive order speeding federal review of psychedelics, including ibogaine, for veterans. Rogan called the shift historic, while experts still caution the evidence remains limited and safety concerns persist.

By Adarsh Ojha

2 days ago

Maxx Crosby Says a Night Gambling With Dana White Turned $10K Into $70K

Crosby recalled one rare casino night with the UFC CEO and said it paid off in a big way. He said that he handed Dana $10,000 to gamble and “walked home with like 70.” Crosby added that he studies before betting and generally prefers keeping his money, making the story stand out as an unusual exception to his usual approach.

By Afnan Chougle

2 days ago

Carlos Ulberg Says He’ll Be at WrestleMania to Back Roman Reigns

Ulberg said he plans to attend WrestleMania to support Reigns after fighting the previous weekend. Speaking with Nina Drama, the UFC light heavyweight champion said, “Reigns is gonna be doing his thing on Sunday, so we’ll go there and support.” Ulberg added The weekend feels like a celebration of Pacific Islander pride, with matching cultural symbolism expected in Reigns’ entrance.

By Afnan Chougle

2 days ago

Dana White Doubles Down on Bob Menery No-Show Bet for Johnny Manziel Fight

White leaned further into skepticism over Menery’s announced boxing match with Manziel, saying he is betting Menery will not even make it to fight night. After first floating a $10,000 wager, White said he also wants action on prediction markets. He mocked Menery’s reliability and repeated, “I’m betting on the no-show," as the Miami bout draws attention.

By Afnan Chougle

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