Conor McGregor misses out on White House Card, ‘Day 15 of saying I accept, send the contract!’
Conor McGregor’s comeback is stalled amid unresolved contract talks following the UFC’s broadcast deal with Paramount+.
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UFC announces UFC Freedom 250 full fight card at the White House, June 14
UFC announces ‘Freedom 250’ on White House South Lawn for June 2026, with at least two title fights and a primetime broadcast planned.
UFC set for ‘Freedom Fights 250’ on White House South Lawn in June 2026
UFC plans historic ‘Freedom Fights 250’ on the White House South Lawn for June 2026, coinciding with Flag Day and the U.S. 250th anniversary.
UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall signs with Eddie Hearn’s Matchroom Talent Agency
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Dana White says UFC White House card is complete, announcement imminent
Dana White confirms the UFC White House card is complete, with a full fight card announcement expected this week ahead of the June 14 event on the South Lawn.
Conor McGregor teases negotiations with UFC still ongoing for a fight this summer
Conor McGregor has confirmed ongoing negotiations for a potential UFC return in summer 2026, though no opponent or event has been finalized. Talks about headlining a high-profile event at the White House appear to have stalled, and UFC officials have not provided further details. McGregor, out of action since 2021, remains in discussions with the promotion, with fans eagerly awaiting a formal announcement.
Max Holloway calls on UFC fighters to unite after Conor Benn’s reported $15M deal
Max Holloway calls on UFC fighters to unite and know their worth after Conor Benn’s reported $15 million Zuffa Boxing deal, with Sean O’Malley, Sean Strickland, and Michael Page also weighing in on fighter pay.
UFC’s subscriber base will double to over 200 million subscribers as Paramount+ merges with HBO Max
UFC’s audience is set to multiply as Paramount+ and HBO Max plan a merger, expanding streaming access for all UFC programming to over 200 million global subscribers—pending regulatory approval. The move positions UFC events alongside the industry’s leading digital content providers.
Ian Machado Garry takes aim at Islam Makhachev for UFC title, but champion’s team rebuffs callout
Ian Machado Garry publicly calls for a UFC title fight with Islam Makhachev, but the champion’s manager Ali Abdelaziz confirms the promotion is targeting a higher-profile matchup for Makhachev. Garry may have to deliver more emphatic wins before earning his shot at UFC gold.
Jon Jones says negotiations are ongoing for UFC White House card
Jon Jones confirms he is still negotiating with the UFC about headlining the White House event, with Alex Pereira and other top names vying for a historic spot as the organization prepares a landmark card for America’s 250th anniversary.