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White outlines his long-term plansDana White skipped the press conferences during the UFC’s final PPV week of 2025, but he spoke extensively to the media after the event. He addressed criticism surrounding UFC 324 and responded to Tom Aspinall’s comments about how officials handled his injury at UFC 321. He also shared his reaction to the events at UFC 323. Many observers wondered if his other business ventures pulled his attention away from the UFC, but no major shift appears imminent. White stays in charge until 2031Dana White appeared less often at events in 2025 than in previous years. With…

Joshua Van became the UFC flyweight champion at UFC 323 — but not in the fashion he dreamed of. His title fight against Alexandre Pantoja ended just 26 seconds in after the champion suffered a severe injury, forcing the bout to be stopped and the belt to change hands immediately. While the moment crowned Van as one of the youngest champions in UFC history, some fans have dismissed the victory, claiming it came without a true fight. Van made it clear he has no patience for that sentiment. Speaking at the post-fight press conference, the 24-year-old shut down suggestions that…

The United States has advanced its domestic energy policy by repealing restrictions on oil and gas leasing in a large Alaskan refuge. Congress approved the measure to boost domestic energy production and strengthen national energy security. The repeal allows oil and gas companies to explore and develop resources in previously restricted areas, creating opportunities for increased U.S. energy output. Supporters say this step is critical to meeting growing domestic demand while reducing reliance on foreign energy sources. Officials emphasized that the policy change aims to balance economic growth with responsible resource management. Energy production in Alaska could generate jobs, increase…

Jalin Turner returned to the Octagon in spectacular fashion at UFC 323, stopping Edson Barboza with a brutal first-round knockout before collapsing to his knees in tears. The victory marked a powerful comeback for Turner, who briefly retired earlier this year at age 29 after consecutive stoppage losses to Ignacio Bahamondes and Renato Moicano. Turner immediately made his presence felt in the lightweight clash, slicing Barboza open with a perfectly timed elbow that triggered a violent finishing sequence. He dropped Barboza, unleashed heavy ground-and-pound, and continued to punish the veteran when he stood back up. The barrage was too much…

Jai Opetaia survived a fierce second-round scare and unleashed a brutal left hook to stop his latest challenger in another dominant cruiserweight title defence. The Ring and IBF champion halted previously unbeaten German contender Huseyin Cinkara in round eight of their Gold Coast battle on Saturday. Opetaia absorbed two clean rights that staggered him in the second round, then trapped the German and delivered a crushing left hand that left the 40-year-old flat on the canvas for several minutes. The win marked his third savage finish at the Convention and Exhibition Centre this year. The 30-year-old extended his record to…

Johnny Fisher endured a heavy first-round knockdown and won his comeback fight on Saturday by stopping Ivan Balaz in round four in Monte Carlo. Fisher entered Monaco after the first defeat of his professional career, a disastrous outing against former sparring partner Dave Allen in May. That loss followed Fisher’s disputed decision victory over Allen in December, and it placed immense pressure on the “Romford Bull” as he faced late stand-in Balaz. Balaz shocked Fisher early and dropped him in the opening round after landing two clean left hooks. The referee declined to call the moment a knockdown because he…

Conor McGregor has announced he will challenge Islam Makhachev for his UFC title, aiming to achieve an unprecedented ‘triple crown’. The Irish star wants to join an elite list of fighters who hold multiple championships across divisions. McGregor’s Historic Record and Makhachev’s Rise McGregor made history in 2016 at Madison Square Garden by becoming the first man to hold two UFC titles at once. Similarly, Makhachev claimed his second title at welterweight during UFC 322 with a victory over Jack Della Maddalena. Their paths now seem destined to collide, fueled by years of rivalry between McGregor and Makhachev’s close friend…

Ronda Rousey’s potential return to combat sports has sparked major debate — especially after reports that she could face Irish boxing great Katie Taylor in a 2026 boxing bout. Though many anticipated any comeback would occur in MMA, the former UFC bantamweight champion instead appears to be pursuing boxing, despite having not fought since her knockout loss to Amanda Nunes in 2016. Taylor, regarded as one of the greatest female boxers of all time, is a former undisputed lightweight champion and current unified super-lightweight titleholder. Given Rousey’s past striking weaknesses, fans and analysts have raised concerns about the proposed matchup.…

Terence Crawford, widely regarded as the best pound-for-pound boxer alive, lost his WBC title over unpaid sanctioning fees. WBC president Mauricio Sulaiman called Crawford’s refusal “a slap in the face.” Crawford fired back, recording a video saying, “Boy, you better slap your f***ing self.” The dispute surfaced during the WBC convention in Bangkok this week. Clash Over Sanctioning Fees Crawford became the first three-weight undisputed champion in the four-belt era after defeating Canelo Alvarez three months ago. He earned around $50 million for that fight, with the WBC reducing his fee to 0.6 per cent. Sulaiman said most of this…

Joe Rogan wants the biggest UFC stars fighting at the White House. While the celebration of 250 years of American independence remains seven months away, fighters already vie for a spot on the lineup. President Donald Trump announced UFC fights at the White House this summer, and several of the promotion’s top names quickly expressed interest. Conor McGregor eyes his return on the card, and Jon Jones aims to make his comeback in Washington D.C. on June 14. Conor McGregor gets green light, Jon Jones meets resistance McGregor received positive reactions for his ambitions, but Jones faced a different outcome.…