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Topuria, Pereira and Gaethje all face six-month layoffs after UFC White House carnage
The California State Athletic Commission has handed 180-day suspensions to Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira following UFC White House, a card that produced seven knockouts across seven fights.
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Gaethje calls UFC lightweight title 'absolutely insane' after stopping Topuria as heavy underdog
Justin Gaethje captured the undisputed UFC lightweight championship at UFC White House, stopping Ilia Topuria by corner stoppage in what he called the perfect performance of his career — his third and finally successful shot at undisputed gold.
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UFC parts ways with Thiago Moises after lightweight veteran goes 8-8 in 16 fights
Thiago Moises has been cut from the UFC roster after going 8-8 across 16 fights under the banner. The 31-year-old's final appearance was a split-decision loss to Gauge Young at UFC Winnipeg in April.
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Pereira puzzled by Jones' silent dig after White House title loss: 'I've never spoken badly about him'
Alex Pereira has responded to Jon Jones' cryptic post-fight video following his second-round knockout defeat to Ciryl Gane at the White House on June 14, saying he was surprised by the apparent jab from a fighter he has always publicly supported.
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Woodley returns to wrestling mats to face Buckley at RAF 12 in Cleveland
Former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley will make his Real American Freestyle debut on August 22 at RAF 12 in Cleveland, taking on UFC contender Joaquin Buckley in a Missouri-roots matchup.
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Child abuse charge against UFC veteran Tim Means dismissed after witness fails to appear
A felony child abuse charge against UFC veteran Tim Means has been dismissed without prejudice after a key witness failed to appear in court. Prosecutors filed nolle prosequi, meaning they will not pursue the case for now, though charges could be refiled.
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Undefeated Khabalaev joins PFL New York card for hometown lightweight clash
Professional Fighters League has added a lightweight bout to its PFL New York event on Long Island, pairing undefeated Longo's MMA prospect Levan Khabalaev (5-0) against fellow New Yorker Ryan Gerena (4-1) on a card headlined by Usman Nurmagomedov vs. Archie Colgan.
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Cody Brundage steps back from UFC to train as firefighter after three fights in six months
UFC middleweight Cody Brundage will take an extended break from competition after completing three fights in the first half of 2026, revealing he has been accepted into a four-month fire academy while also expecting a new baby with wife and ex-UFC fighter Amanda Cooper.
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Chandler vows to bounce back after fourth UFC loss: 'I'm impossible to kill'
Michael Chandler has broken his silence following a dominant first-round knockout defeat to Mauricio Ruffy at UFC White House, his fourth loss in the promotion. Now 2-6 in the UFC, Chandler praised Ruffy, confirmed he is physically healthy, and ruled out retirement.
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Nurmagomedov puts legacy above money as PFL free agency looms after Colgan title defence
Usman Nurmagomedov, undefeated at 28 and on the final fight of his PFL contract, says legacy comes first as he weighs his future — with the UFC widely expected to pursue him once he defends his lightweight title against Archie Colgan in July.
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Blanchfield and Jasudavicius collide at UFC 330 in flyweight title eliminator
Erin Blanchfield and Jasmine Jasudavicius will meet at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia, with both ranked flyweights looking to force their way into title contention after suffering defeats to Manon Fiorot.
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Battle returns to hometown Charlotte to headline PFL middleweight card against Rosta in August
The PFL has announced an August 7 event at Bojangles Coliseum in Charlotte, N.C., headlined by a middleweight bout between Bryan Battle and Dalton Rosta. Battle, who grew up in Charlotte, is looking to rebound after a submission loss to Johnny Eblen on his PFL debut in March.
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Cormier insists hacked account posted Eric Trump fixed-fight screenshots without his knowledge
Daniel Cormier has firmly denied any involvement in a controversial tweet posted from his account during the UFC White House event, claiming he was unaware of the post until UFC staff flagged it to him hours later.
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Jamahal Hill abandons light heavyweight to chase UFC double-champion status
Former UFC light heavyweight champion Jamahal Hill has announced he is moving up to heavyweight, targeting a title run that would make him a double champion. The 35-year-old has been sidelined by a knee injury since a unanimous decision loss to Khalil Rountree in June 2025.
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Adesanya warns Hokit his White House speech put 'a red dot on his own head'
Israel Adesanya reacted with disbelief to Josh Hokit's controversial post-fight speech at UFC White House, warning the undefeated heavyweight that offensive remarks about Michelle Obama could carry serious consequences — even as he praised Hokit's fighting ability.
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Pereira vows to refuse fights if Herb Dean referees again after UFC White House loss to Gane
Alex Pereira has declared he will walk away from any fight assigned to referee Herb Dean, following his controversial defeat to Ciryl Gane at UFC White House. The Brazilian also confirmed he is targeting the heavyweight division and awaiting medical clearance for a rematch.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will put his welterweight championship on the line against Ian Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. Mackenzie Dern also defends her strawweight title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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PFL cancels second consecutive Saudi Arabia event, postponing Jeddah card indefinitely
PFL has pulled the plug on PFL MENA 10, which was set for Friday in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, citing 'internal operational and event readiness considerations.' No rescheduled date has been announced, and the fate of the card's bouts remains unclear.
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Makhachev defends welterweight title against Garry at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Islam Makhachev will make his first welterweight title defense against Ian Machado Garry in the UFC 330 main event on August 15 in Philadelphia. Strawweight champion Mackenzie Dern will defend her title against Gillian Robertson in the co-main event.
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PFL pulls MENA 10 from Jeddah schedule days before debut headliner
The Professional Fighters League has postponed PFL MENA 10 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia until further notice, citing internal operational and event readiness concerns. The card was set to be headlined by Hattan Alsaif's professional MMA debut.
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