Laura Sanko says the odds against Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250 are too wide and that his knockout power means he should never be counted out against Josh Hokit. Sanko told MMA Junkie ahead of Sunday's fight at the White House that Hokit's -460 favorite status feels excessive given the variables in heavyweight boxing. […]
A new report from Michael S. Schmidt of the New York Times claims Conor McGregor took "powerful, banned drugs" during his recovery from the broken tibia he suffered against Dustin Poirier in July 2021, and that his surgeon sought a therapeutic use exemption on his behalf that was never granted. The Times reports that McGregor's […]
Sean Strickland says he was told by the UFC that he was "not cleared by the White House" to attend UFC Freedom 250, contradicting Dana White's claim that Strickland simply does not want to be there. Strickland posted his clarification on social media. "To Dana saying I wasn't invited — I'll clarify for this to […]
Dana White says UFC Freedom 250 is happening regardless of weather conditions, even pledging to push through lightning delays if necessary. White spoke to MMA Junkie and other reporters in Washington on Tuesday, addressing internet speculation that the show could be shut down. "Not at all, Borsari's all over that. Borsari, my head of production, […]
Ilia Topuria says Gaethje pressing forward is the exact game plan he wants to see on Sunday, predicting a first or second-round knockout and declaring he will show Gaethje no respect after the fight due to the personal nature of their build-up. Topuria spoke to MMA Junkie and other reporters in Washington on Tuesday. "I […]
Alexander Volkanovski says he expects his next featherweight title defense to be announced after UFC Freedom 250 clears the schedule, with Movsar Evloev as his preferred opponent and a September date the current target. Volkanovski spoke to MMA Junkie in Washington on Tuesday while attending to support his teammate Mauricio Ruffy. "Obviously I want something […]
Derrick Lewis says Josh Hokit's antics at the UFC White House press conference did not bother him and his motivation for Sunday's fight is to avoid making President Trump look bad. Lewis spoke ahead of his UFC Freedom 250 bout with Hokit, which was added to the card at Trump's personal request. "I really don't […]
Dricus Du Plessis says his next fight has been signed on his side but the announcement is delayed because his opponent is reluctant to put pen to paper, hinting at a potential bout with Kamaru Usman. Du Plessis posted cryptically on Instagram on Tuesday. "A little someone agreed to a fight but actually signing the […]
Khamzat Chimaev makes his Real American Freestyle debut Saturday night at RAF 10 in St. Louis, headlining against Dillon Danis in a catchweight bout on FOX Nation. Arman Tsarukyan faces Tony Ferguson in the co-main event at lightweight. Chimaev lost the UFC middleweight title to Sean Strickland at UFC 328 last month in his first […]
Laura Sanko says it is too soon to call Alex Pereira the greatest UFC fighter of all time, even if he wins the interim heavyweight title at UFC Freedom 250, pushing back on Dana White's recent claim. Sanko told MMA Junkie her reaction to White's comments. "It's a little too soon. It's a little bit […]
The broadcast team for UFC Freedom 250 has been confirmed, with Jon Anik, Joe Rogan, and Daniel Cormier calling the fights from the White House South Lawn on Sunday night. MMA Fighting confirmed the team with UFC officials. Megan Olivi handles backstage and sideline reporting, with Bruce Buffer serving as ring announcer. Brendan Fitzgerald hosts […]
Ilia Topuria says Justin Gaethje crossed a personal line by bringing up his divorce and has vowed to make him pay in front of his family at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday. Gaethje fired back at Topuria's preemptive Instagram handle change to "18-0" by calling him "an annoying little bastard" and making references to his […]
Eddie Alvarez says Conor McGregor's five-year absence from MMA is simply too long for him to expect a competitive return against a fighter as active and battle-tested as Max Holloway. Alvarez spoke on Full Send MMA ahead of the UFC 329 rematch on July 11. "This is how I feel about fighting — there's a […]
Matt Brown says Dana White's claim that Alex Pereira would become the greatest UFC fighter of all time with a third-division title is pure promotion talk that no knowledgeable fan should take seriously. Brown addressed the comments on The Fighter vs. The Writer, offering a nuanced distinction between being the most accomplished fighter and being […]
Chael Sonnen says Bo Nickal deserves a middleweight title shot in 2026 if he wins at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, comparing his career trajectory to Islam Makhachev's own early stumble. Sonnen shared the opinion in an interview on Paramount+ after Nickal asked him directly who he should call out with a win over Kyle […]
Bo Nickal and Josh Hokit are set to compete in separate bouts at UFC Freedom 250 this Sunday, seven years after the two squared off at the 2019 NCAA Wrestling Championships. Nickal, representing Penn State, dominated Hokit of Fresno State in the second round of the tournament. Despite the lopsided result, Nickal acknowledged on social […]
Martin Buday lost a second straight fight since his controversial UFC release, dropping a 30-27 decision to Lazar Todev at OKTAGON 89 in Bratislava.
A last-minute lawsuit seeks to halt the UFC White House event, calling it a "corrupt scheme" benefiting Trump and Dana White financially.
Joe Rogan wants the UFC to abolish its show/win pay structure, calling it unfair that fighters can lose half their purse over a bad judging call.
Max Holloway says he is preparing for the best version of Conor McGregor at UFC 329 and warned that if McGregor wants to go the trash-talk route, fans might see a side of Holloway they rarely get. Holloway spoke on his YouTube channel ahead of their July 11 rematch at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. […]
