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Alexander Volkanovski touts understudy as 'best striker in the UFC' after White House KO
Curtis Calhoun - June 17, 2026
UFC featherweight champion Alexander Volkanovski believes one of his recent understudies possesses the best striking on the roster. Alexander Volkanovski reclaimed the UFC featherweight throne last year at UFC 314 by defeating Diego Lopes in an instant classic. After back-to-back losses to Islam Makhachev and Ilia Topuria, Volkanovski returned to the Octagon in style and proved his detractors wrong.
Erin Blanchfield set for long-awaited return at UFC 330 with title shot on the line
Curtis Calhoun - June 17, 2026
UFC flyweight contender Erin Blanchfield will return at UFC 330 with a potential title shot on the line against another rising star. As UFC flyweight champion Valentina Shevchenko nears potential retirement, rising contenders like Erin Blanchfield are waiting in the wings for a shot at the belt. Blanchfield, who hasn’t fought since finishing Tracy Cortez at UFC 322 last year, is one of the top contenders in the women’s flyweight division.
Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry, women's title fight headline UFC 330
Curtis Calhoun - June 17, 2026
UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev’s first title defense headlines the promotion’s long-awaited return to Philadelphia. After Ilia Topuria’s shocking loss at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday, UFC welterweight champion Islam Makhachev remains at the top of the heap of the pound-for-pound rankings. Makhachev became the UFC’s latest two-division titleholder when he defeated Jack Della Maddalena to win the welterweight title last year at UFC 322.
Jamahal Hill announces heavyweight move after recent skid, calls out Josh Hokit for debut
Curtis Calhoun - June 16, 2026
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill entered the Josh Hokit fight sweepstakes after announcing a major change. Jamahal Hill has lost three straight fights since claiming the UFC light heavyweight throne by defeating Glover Teixeira at UFC 283. Hill hasn’t fought since a unanimous decision loss to Khalil Rountree Jr. at UFC Baku last summer, and although he recently hinted at a ‘new fire’ for fighting, things have remained quiet on the matchmaking front.
Justin Gaethje's coach highlights 'big mistake' Ilia Topuria made in stunning UFC White House loss
Curtis Calhoun - June 16, 2026
Justin Gaethje’s longtime coach Trevor Wittman believes Ilia Topuria made a costly mistake when Gaethje was badly compromised. Justin Gaethje claimed the UFC lightweight throne by handing Ilia Topuria the first loss of his career on Sunday on the White House lawn. Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title after Topuria’s corner opted to throw in the towel just before the start of Round 5 after Topuria suffered a likely broken orbital bone.
Alex Pereira backs Tom Aspinall's stance against 'dirty' Ciryl Gane after UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - June 16, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira abandoned his usual stoicism in a fiery post-fight statement after UFC Freedom 250. Ciryl Gane became a two-time interim UFC heavyweight titleholder by handing Alex Pereira the second TKO loss of his UFC career on Sunday at the White House. After fighting to a no-contest with Tom Aspinall at UFC 321, Gane spoiled Pereira’s heavyweight debut, battering the former two-division champion with nasty shots.
Conor McGregor eyes showdown with 'atrocious' Justin Gaethje after Max Holloway comeback fight
Curtis Calhoun - June 16, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Conor McGregor has new UFC lightweight titleholder Justin Gaethje in his crosshairs. Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the greatest upsets in UFC history last weekend at UFC Freedom 250, as he defeated Ilia Topuria by TKO (corner stoppage) on the White House lawn. After coming up short in several past title shot opportunities, Gaethje seized the moment and handed Topuria the first loss of his otherwise stellar career.
Dustin Poirier teases Justin Gaethje trilogy in classy message after UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - June 16, 2026
Recently retired UFC legend Dustin Poirier could potentially be on his way back to the Octagon to face two-time foe Justin Gaethje. After two previously failed attempts to win undisputed gold, Justin Gaethje climbed the lightweight mountaintop by defeating Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 to win the UFC lightweight championship. It was one of the most stunning upsets in UFC history as Gaethje battered and left Topuria almost unrecognizable as the defeated champion left the Octagon.
Islam Makhachev taunts 'humbled' Ilia Topuria after shocking UFC White House defeat
Curtis Calhoun - June 15, 2026
Former UFC lightweight champion Islam Makhachev is the latest to taunt Ilia Topuria following the latter’s stunning loss at the White House. For the first time in his otherwise legendary UFC career, Ilia Topuria left the Octagon without his hand raised, as he lost his lightweight belt to Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. It was a shocking end to a star-studded card on the White House lawn, capped off by an instant classic between Topuria and Gaethje before Topuria’s corner opted to stop the fight just before Round 5.
Charles Oliveira calls out Justin Gaethje for 'winner takes all' rematch after UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - June 15, 2026
BMF champion Charles Oliveira attempted to persuade newly minted UFC lightweight champ Justin Gaethje to let him skip the line. Justin Gaethje pulled off a historic upset on the south lawn of the White House at UFC Freedom 250. Gaethje handed UFC lightweight titleholder Ilia Topuria his first career loss in an instant classic for as long as the fight lasted.
Tom Aspinall scolds Ciryl Gane for 'illegal elbows' at UFC White House, responds to Paris rematch pitch
Curtis Calhoun - June 15, 2026
Undisputed UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall claimed Ciryl Gane was up to his old tricks in his UFC White House win. Multi-time interim UFC heavyweight titleholder Ciryl Gane became a two-time interim titleholder when he defeated Alex Pereira in the UFC White House co-main event on Sunday. Gane finished Pereira by TKO in a stunning result that secured him a rematch with undisputed champion Tom Aspinall.
Conor McGregor defends Ilia Topuria against 'pitiful' Terence Crawford's taunts after UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - June 15, 2026
UFC superstar Conor McGregor surprisingly defended Ilia Topuria against boxer Terence Crawford’s taunts following UFC White House. Justin Gaethje pulled off one of the biggest upsets in UFC history by defeating reigning lightweight champ Ilia Topuria on Sunday at UFC White House. The 37-year-old Gaethje claimed the lightweight throne after two previously failed attempts to win the undisputed title.
Arman Tsarukyan places $1 million bet on Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje despite potential UFC gambling violation
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2026
Top UFC lightweight contender Arman Tsarukyan might be in trouble with the promotion after placing a massive bet on UFC White House. UFC lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will defend his undisputed title against interim titleholder Justin Gaethje on the White House lawn on Sunday. UFC Freedom 250 features a seven-fight card with plenty of intriguing fights, capped off by the Topuria vs. Gaethje main event.
VIDEO | Khamzat Chimaev challenges Dillon Danis to 'street fight' in heated RAF 10 faceoff
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2026
Former UFC middleweight champion Khamzat Chimaev and Dillon Danis got into it just hours before their RAF 10 headliner. Khamzat Chimaev suffered one of the biggest upsets in UFC history last month at UFC 328 against Sean Strickland. In his long-awaited first UFC middleweight title defense, Chimaev struggled against Strickland’s pace and pressure en route to a split decision loss.
UFC analyst blames Tom Aspinall's 'outsider' relationship with Eddie Hearn for uncertain UFC return
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2026
UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall’s business partnership with Eddie Hearn could potentially hinder his return timeline. As Tom Aspinall continues to recover from multiple eye injuries, Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane will fight for the interim UFC heavyweight title this weekend at UFC Freedom 250. Gane and Aspinall fought to a no-contest at UFC 321 last year after multiple eye pokes by Gane left Aspinall unable to continue.
Israel Adesanya picks Alex Pereira to make history at UFC White House: 'It's just destiny'
Curtis Calhoun - June 11, 2026
Alex Pereira’s two-time UFC rival, Israel Adesanya, is fired up to see his former foe’s pursuit of history. Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira will look to become the promotion’s first three-division titleholder this weekend when he faces Ciryl Gane in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event. Pereira and Gane will fight for the interim UFC heavyweight championship amidst Tom Aspinall’s uncertain timeline for a return to the Octagon.
Alex Pereira calls for Josh Hokit's release after latest altercation ahead of UFC White House
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2026
Former two-division UFC champion Alex Pereira took his strongest stance yet against Josh Hokit’s antics ahead of UFC Freedom 250. Alex Pereira will face former interim UFC heavyweight champion Ciryl Gane in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main this weekend. Still, another rising heavyweight has also claimed space in his mind ahead of fight night.
UFC legend mocks Dana White's Alex Pereira GOAT claim ahead of UFC Freedom 250
Curtis Calhoun - June 10, 2026
A UFC legend called Dana White’s bluff on his recent controversial GOAT claim about Alex Pereira ahead of UFC White House. Alex Pereira enters UFC Freedom 250 at the White House with the opportunity to become the promotion’s first three-division champion. Pereira, who vacated the UFC light heavyweight belt earlier this year, will face former interim titleholder Ciryl Gane in the UFC Freedom 250 co-main event.