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Gaethje exposes Topuria's predictable rhythm to win UFC lightweight title
Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria by fourth-round corner stoppage at UFC White House to capture the undisputed lightweight title, saying Topuria’s unchanging footwork and a prep mindset built on replicating past performances left him open to timing and disruption; Gaethje also hinted he may not fight again this year.
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DWCS 87 winners Anthony Wint, Bilal Hasan, Tom Pagliarulo and Joseph Kropschot earned UFC contracts after decisive wins (Wint stopped Matt Adams in 34 seconds; Hasan finished Saikia in 0:45 of Round 1; Pagliarulo defeated Ananias Mulumba by TKO in Round 3; Kropschot won a unanimous decision over Jon Kunneman with a late armbar), while Abe Alsaghir did not secure a deal despite a split decision trail.
Stirling Stuns Blachowicz, Stakes Claim as UFC Light Heavyweight Contender
Navajo Stirling, an undefeated 205‑pound prospect, delivered a statement in UFC Belgrade’s co‑main event by stopping former champion Jan Blachowicz in under three minutes with heavy ground‑and‑pound, cementing himself as a genuine title threat even as teammate Carlos Ulberg currently holds the belt; the win drew wide praise from pros on social media.
Pimblett-Topuria could be UFC's next blockbuster, says Bisping
After UFC 329, Michael Bisping argues Paddy Pimblett has become a bigger threat to Ilia Topuria, fueling talk of a high-profile grudge match between the two; Pimblett’s recent win and Topuria’s Gaethje-induced setback frame the looming clash as a potential UFC blockbuster.
Cormier blasts Hokit over Michelle Obama jab at UFC White House
Josh Hokit KO'd Derrick Lewis to advance to No. 6 in the UFC heavyweight rankings at the White House event, but his post-fight line calling Michelle Obama a man drew criticism from Daniel Cormier, who called the move “lame as f*ck.” Dana White condemned the comment while defending free speech, and the event reportedly drew 17 million viewers on Paramount+.
Topuria vows to finish Gaethje in front of his family after divorce dig
Ahead of UFC White House on June 14, Ilia Topuria fired back at Justin Gaethje’s personal jabs about his divorce, vowing to knock him out in front of his family as the lightweight title unification bout headlines the card; Gaethje had mocked Topuria’s divorce and the feud has intensified, while Topuria enters as the betting favorite in the event that also features Pereira vs Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
Cain Velasquez: Comeback Hinges on a Truly Big Payday
Former UFC heavyweight champion Cain Velasquez, now 43, hasn’t fought in over six years and recently attended the Rousey–Carano event. He says any comeback would require a truly substantial payday and isn’t about name value, noting he has other interests and coaching duties at American Kickboxing Academy.
Rousey-Carano Make Weight as 22 Fighters Hit the Scale for Netflix Showdown
At MVP MMA 1’s official weigh-ins in Manhattan Beach, Ronda Rousey (142) and Gina Carano (141.4) hit the featherweight limit for their Netflix superfight, with all 22 fighters clearing the scale, including Diaz-Perry and Ngannou-Lins, setting the stage for Saturday’s event outside the Intuit Dome in Inglewood.
Chimaev Drops Unseen Sparring Clip to Stalk Strickland Ahead of UFC 328
Khamzat Chimaev released a brief unseen sparring clip of him pressuring Sean Strickland ahead of their UFC 328 middleweight title fight, with Strickland claiming Chimaev bullied him; the video is short and the hype battle continues as Chimaev defends his title and Strickland seeks a second middleweight crown.
Storley Clinches Home Victory in PFL Sioux Falls Showdown
Logan Storley defeated Florim Zendeli by unanimous decision in the PFL Sioux Falls main event, while Gadzhi Rabadanov earned a decision over Alex Chizov in the co-main; the card also featured multiple finishes and decisions across the prelims, delivering a strong night for the league in Sioux Falls.
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Alex Pereira moves up to heavyweight to challenge Ciryl Gane for the UFC interim title on June 14 at UFC White House, aiming to become the first fighter to hold belts in three divisions, after establishing himself as a premier knockout artist across multiple weight classes.