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Construction crews are building a UFC Freedom 250 ring on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event tied to President Trump's 80th birthday, with 5,000 invited attendees and a 100,000-strong screen audience, while critics question the estimated $60 million cost.
Construction crews are building a temporary arena on the White House South Lawn to host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June, with National Guard patrols nearby as security measures for the high-profile event.
Rolling Stone's interview with Dana White chronicles how he built the UFC into a global, multi‑platform empire, his close friendship with Donald Trump, and a planned Freedom 250 fight on the White House lawn; he defends growing fighter pay, rejects legacy talk, and pledges to expand combat sports while navigating politics and a demanding, high‑profile lifestyle.
Conor McGregor says he’s happy with a renegotiated UFC contract ahead of UFC 329, where he’ll rematch Max Holloway after the promotion’s switch to Paramount+. He’s training hard and preparing for every scenario to ensure a strong comeback.
Conor McGregor says he has a new UFC contract for his July 11 rematch with Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, after claiming his previous deal was void amid UFC’s shift away from pay-per-view; he’s vocally excited to return after a five-year layoff and expects to showcase his growth in a highly anticipated, bout-against-a-former-champion showdown.
Conor McGregor says he’s renegotiated a new UFC contract for his return against Max Holloway at UFC 329 on July 11, after Paramount’s broadcast deal voided his previous agreement; he’s “very happy” and says they honored him, but the deal won’t extend his stay as he has two fights left and may become a free agent afterward with potential open-market offers from streaming platforms.
Conor McGregor says he has mapped a full contingency plan for a potential comeback against Max Holloway at UFC 329, detailing how he has prepared for worst-case scenarios following a 2021 leg break and a 2013 ACL tear, and explaining that he now works backwards from the ideal finish to ensure responses if injuries or setbacks occur.
Conor McGregor is returning to the UFC with two fights left on his current deal after reportedly turning down an extension, including a July 11 rematch vs. Max Holloway. While he has explored BKFC and boxing possibilities, his camp says he plans to stay active; Ariel Helwani has floated the idea that Netflix or other platforms could pay big for a standalone McGregor fight on the open market in 2027, potentially launching a Netflix-driven mega-fight era if negotiations align.
Dana White said the McGregor vs Holloway rematch announcement had nothing to do with Francis Ngannou or MVP, noting he revealed it during his own event and that he doesn’t care what rival promotions are doing.
Former NFL quarterback Johnny Manziel earned a first-round TKO over social media star Bob Menery in his MMA debut at UFC Apex in Las Vegas, landing body kicks, a takedown and a full mount before the referee stopped the fight with 44 seconds left in the opening round; Manziel, a Heisman Trophy winner and former Browns QB, said he likely won’t pursue more fights.
Tom Aspinall says he’s counting the days to return after an eye injury from Ciryl Gane ended their heavyweight title defense in a no-contest. He addresses Dana White’s remarks, announces a new Matchroom Boxing management deal with Eddie Hearn, and notes his healing will take “a couple of months” more, delaying sparring or a comeback as the heavyweight picture waits for clarity.
Rico Verhoeven left Glory and chose boxing over UFC, ultimately agreeing to face Oleksandr Usyk after his team explored the crossover. Usyk, undefeated and one of boxing’s top heavyweights, will be Verhoeven’s toughest test in his second pro boxing match. Verhoeven embraces the underdog role and says he’s chasing fresh challenges beyond kickboxing, with the Egyptian bout framed as a chance to prove himself and potentially spark more opportunities.
Conor McGregor revealed on social media that he is back from a five-year layoff to fight Max Holloway in a rematch at UFC 329 in Las Vegas, following Dana White's confirmation; the Irish star, who suffered a leg injury in UFC 264 against Dustin Poirier, says he's 'better than ever' and ready to showcase his mastery as Holloway seeks to rebound from a recent loss.
UFC star Ilia Topuria and boxing contender Ryan Garcia traded heated remarks about a hypothetical boxing bout. Topuria claimed he could beat Garcia in a boxing ring and even pursue boxing someday, while Garcia dismissed him as a hype MMA striker and warned he’d be stopped. The exchange referenced Garcia’s past Ostarine positive test and suspension. Real cross‑over talk remains unlikely while Topuria is under UFC contract, though Garcia has a September bout with Conor Benn scheduled.
Dricus du Plessis dismissed Khamzat Chimaev's post-fight weight-cut excuse after Chimaev's split-decision loss to Sean Strickland at UFC 328, saying there are no excuses in the Octagon and urging fighters to take responsibility rather than blame a cut for the defeat.