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UFC Freedom 250 at White House averages 7M viewers in U.S.
The UFC's seven-bout card at the White House last weekend reached 17 million total viewers across the U.S. and Latin America and averaged 8.2 million across the U.S. and Latin America on Paramount+.
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UFC champ Islam Makhachev to defend title vs. Ian Machado Garry
The UFC announced that welterweight champ Islam Makhachev will defend his title against Ian Machado Garry in UFC 330's headline bout on Aug. 15 in Philadelphia.
2026-06-17T19:10:50Z
Career highlight for 'The Highlight': Title win puts Gaethje in MMA pound-for-pound rankings
Taking UFC lightweight title from Ilia Topuria secures a spot for Justin Gaethje in ESPN P4P rankings.
2026-06-18T01:13:12Z
Conor McGregor says he has 2nd UFC fight date in April 2027
UFC star Conor McGregor is scheduled to return to competition for the first time in five years in July -- and says he already has a second fight date in April 2027.
2026-06-16T23:24:21Z
What's next for new and former champs after UFC White House
After a hard-fought main event at the White House, when will we see Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in the cage again?
2026-06-16T16:12:58Z
Teen among arrested in plot to attack White House UFC event
A mother concerned about her teenaged son helped thwart a planned terror attack against members of U.S. Congress attending Sunday's UFC event at the White House.
2026-06-17T13:54:40Z
At the top of their game: Gaethje, Gane rise to No. 1 in MMA divisional rankings
Here's a look at every weight class to determine the best of the best in UFC, PFL and beyond.
2026-06-16T13:10:04Z
Cormier calls Eric Trump messages 'not real,' blames hack
UFC commentator Daniel Cormier claimed screenshots of an exchange with Eric Trump requesting insider information to wager on UFC Freedom 250 were the result of his account being hacked.
2026-06-15T21:28:45Z
UFC heavyweight champ Tom Aspinall accepts Ciryl Gane's challenge: 'I'll be there'
Tom Aspinall has welcomed Ciryl Gane's challenge of a rematch for the undisputed UFC heavyweight title in Paris in September.
2026-06-15T20:45:11Z
Ilia Topuria congratulates Justin Gaethje; team says ex-champ OK
Ilia Topuria congratulated Justin Gaethje on social media Monday, following Gaethje's victory at UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday.
2026-06-15T21:32:16Z
Josh Hokit disparages Michelle Obama at UFC White House event
UFC fighter Josh Hokit targeted Michelle Obama during his postfight comments at Sunday's UFC White House event, saying the former First Lady "is a man."
2026-06-15T22:29:08Z
UFC White House fight grades: How good was Gaethje's title win?
The UFC Freedom 250 fight card consisted of all knockouts, but not all stoppages equal A grades.
2026-06-15T18:10:26Z
UFC at the White House perfectly fits the America of today -- love it or hate it
UFC Freedom 250 managed to thrill and enrage at the same time, much like everything in America these days.
2026-06-15T14:13:47Z
UFC at White House a success, but never again, Dana White says
UFC president and CEO Dana White was proud of his promotion's White House event but also made clear that "we'll never do this again."
2026-06-15T14:17:19Z
UFC at the White House beats the odds and the rain to put on a big show
Even with a weather delay and logistical challenges, UFC Freedom 250 had atmosphere, pageantry and great fights.
2026-06-15T11:55:44Z
Gaethje upsets Topuria to claim UFC lightweight championship
Ilia Topuria shockingly quits on the stool as Justin Gaethje takes out an upset for the ages to become the undisputed UFC lightweight champion.
2026-06-15T06:30:19Z
UFC White House results: Gaethje upsets Topuria for lightweight title
Brett Okamoto, Andreas Hale and Jeff Wagenheim break down everything from the first fight card on the White House's South Lawn.
2026-06-15T06:10:42Z
Gaethje bucks odds, topples Topuria for UFC lightweight title
Justin Gaethje outslugged and outlasted Ilia Topuria, forcing the heavy favorite to retire on his stool at the end of Round 4 on his way to capturing the undisputed UFC lightweight championship.
2026-06-15T10:43:30Z
Gane crushes Pereira to capture UFC's interim heavyweight title
Ciryl Gane captured the UFC's interim heavyweight championship for a second time Sunday night, crushing former two-division champion Alex Pereira at UFC Freedom 250 at the White House.
2026-06-15T10:07:35Z
UFC's Strickland removed from Freedom 250 fan fest by security
Middleweight champion Sean Strickland was removed from the UFC Freedom 250's Fan Fest near the White House "for his own and public safety," according to authorities.
2026-06-15T14:18:04Z