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Hokit refuses to apologise for Michelle Obama slur after UFC White House backlash
Josh Hokit is standing by his bigoted comment calling former First Lady Michelle Obama a man, made during his post-fight interview at UFC White House. Despite criticism from UFC CEO Dana White and widespread public backlash, Hokit says he will never backtrack.
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Aspinall mocks Gane's foul history in training video ahead of heavyweight title unifier
Tom Aspinall has trolled Ciryl Gane's reputation for illegal shots by posting a video of himself training in a motorcycle helmet and metallic groin guard. The clip comes as the pair prepare for a heavyweight title unification bout.
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Hokit reveals he deliberately abandoned armbar on Lewis to secure knockout instead
Josh Hokit has explained that his unconventional armbar attempt on Derrick Lewis at UFC White House was intentionally left unfinished. The heavyweight wanted to knock out the UFC's all-time knockout leader rather than submit him.
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Strickland unleashes tirade on Gaethje's manager Ali Abdelaziz over White House snub
UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland has publicly attacked Justin Gaethje's manager Ali Abdelaziz on social media, citing unverified allegations about Abdelaziz's past. The row stems from Strickland being excluded from UFC White House earlier this month.
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Hokit claims Topuria's brutal training style left him exposed against Gaethje
Josh Hokit believes Ilia Topuria's shocking lightweight title loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House stemmed from a flawed training environment, arguing that intimidated teammates failed to properly challenge 'El Matador' in the gym.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta airport
Dustin Poirier was arrested for public drunkenness at Atlanta's airport after being removed from a flight, with footage released by TMZ showing a volatile confrontation with police. The retired UFC star has since admitted he needs help.
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Oliveira demands Gaethje rematch to unify UFC and BMF lightweight titles after weigh-in injustice
Charles Oliveira has called out Justin Gaethje for a rematch following Gaethje's undisputed lightweight title win over Ilia Topuria, citing their contentious 2022 history and the controversial weigh-in that stripped Oliveira of his belt before their first fight.
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O'Malley predicts Topuria will return 'better than ever' after Gaethje's humbling knockout
Sean O'Malley believes Ilia Topuria will bounce back from his stunning fourth-round stoppage loss to Justin Gaethje at UFC White House on June 14, though O'Malley's coach Tim Welch warns that Topuria's aura of invincibility is now gone for good.
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Ketlen Vieira leaves UFC for PFL after ending Cavalcanti's eight-fight streak
Former UFC bantamweight Ketlen Vieira has signed with the Professional Fighters League following her release earlier this year. The Brazilian, who holds wins over Holly Holm and Miesha Tate, is expected to compete at featherweight in her PFL debut.
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Poirier admits he needs help after arrest video shows airport altercation
Dustin Poirier has publicly acknowledged he is seeking help after bodycam footage emerged of his arrest for public drunkenness at Atlanta Airport, where the retired UFC star was seen cursing at gate agents and attempting to fight a responding officer.
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Former UFC top-five bantamweight Ketlen Vieira signs with PFL one month after release
Ketlen Vieira, ranked No. 5 in women's bantamweight, has signed with the PFL just one month after being cut by the UFC. The Brazilian veteran is expected to compete in PFL's featherweight division.
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Bo Nickal targets 2026 NCAA champion McEnelly at RAF 12 after UFC White House finish
Fresh off a quick finish of Kyle Daukaus at UFC White House, Bo Nickal will wrestle 2026 NCAA national champion Max McEnelly at RAF 12 in Cleveland on August 22. The card also features former UFC welterweight champion Tyron Woodley against Joaquin Buckley.
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Retired UFC star Dustin Poirier threatens officer in bodycam footage from Atlanta arrest
Bodycam footage released by Atlanta Police shows retired UFC lightweight Dustin Poirier challenging an officer to a fight before being arrested for public intoxication on Father's Day. Poirier was booked into Clayton County Jail and released hours later.
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Bodycam footage shows Dustin Poirier threatening officer before Atlanta Airport arrest
Newly released bodycam footage from Atlanta Airport captures Dustin Poirier acting erratically, taking a boxing stance and threatening a police officer before being arrested for public intoxication on Sunday. The former UFC interim lightweight champion was booked into Clayton County Jail and bonded out hours later.
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Volkanovski backs Pereira, says Gane's illegal strikes made 'direct contact on the brain'
Alexander Volkanovski has sided with Alex Pereira in the controversy surrounding Ciryl Gane's finishing sequence at UFC White House, arguing that repeated illegal strikes to the back of the head went unchecked by referee Herb Dean and likely affected Pereira's ability to recover.
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Injured on both ankles, Strong fights through pain to reach TUF 34 semifinals
Christian Strong revealed he injured both ankles before The Ultimate Fighter 34 began, yet still earned a dominant decision win over Marlon Jones to advance to the bantamweight semifinals — telling producers he would compete 'with one f*cking leg' if necessary.
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Du Plessis praises Hokit's UFC rise but warns White House remark 'is going to cost him'
UFC middleweight champion Dricus du Plessis has backed Josh Hokit as a genuine heavyweight contender after his dominant knockout of Derrick Lewis, but cautioned that the 28-year-old's offensive post-fight comment about Michelle Obama was a costly misstep.
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Unbeaten Mesquita calls out Perez after third straight UFC finish
Beatriz 'Bia' Mesquita improved to 8-0 in MMA with a finish of Melissa Mullins at UFC Fight Night 279, then immediately targeted Argentinian contender Ailin Perez, citing disrespect and a natural Brazil-Argentina rivalry.
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Three-fight winner Orolbai faces Wells at UFC 330 in Philadelphia
Myktybek Orolbai, riding a three-fight winning streak that includes finishes of Jack Hermansson and Tofiq Musayev, has been booked against Jeremiah Wells in a welterweight bout at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia.
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Oliveira demands Gaethje rematch after unified lightweight title win: 'The fight the world wants to see'
Charles Oliveira has publicly called for a rematch with newly unified lightweight champion Justin Gaethje, citing their controversial 2022 encounter in which Oliveira submitted Gaethje but was stripped of the title for missing weight.
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