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Dana White wants Conor McGregor to headline UFC White House event

UFC CEO Dana White is planning to bring a monster fight card to the White House next year during International Fight Week. The event will take place on the South Lawn and White wants the company's biggest star to headline it. "I love one of one type events, like the Sphere last year for UFC Noche," White told The W.A.D.E.

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Musk Endorses McGregor For President Of Ireland

Elon Musk has endorsed Conor McGregor for President of Ireland. The endorsement comes as McGregor’s campaign is facing a significant setback. McGregor, 37, is not yet eligible to be on the ballot, and a September 24 deadline is fast approaching.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 12

Dana White reveals when he’ll make UFC White House card, weighs Conor McGregor, Jon Jones

Dana White still has a while to plan out the UFC’s White House event. An idea spoken into existence by President Donald Trump on the Fourth of July, a UFC card at the White House is a go for June 2026.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 11

Jean Silva Adds Paulo Costa to His Enemies List Ahead of Noche UFC

Jean Silva (16-2 MMA, 5-0 UFC) has built a reputation not just for his performances inside the Octagon, but for his unfiltered words outside of it. In a recent interview with Full Send MMA, Silva once again made headlines, reigniting tensions with former opponent Bryce Mitchell before taking aim at another high-profile name.

Jon Jones News / MMA Weekly / September 11

Jon Jones reiterates desire to compete on UFC White House card

Since returning from his two-week retirement, Jon Jones has been vocal about his desire to be added to the UFC White House card. The announcement of a UFC event at the White House has presented a unique opportunity for the company.

Nathaniel Wood News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 11

Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood joins stacked UFC 321 card in Abu Dhabi

The UFC’s annual trip to Abu Dhabi just got a fresh injection of intrigue as Jose Delgado vs. Nathaniel Wood was officially announced for UFC 321 on October 25, 2025, at Etihad Arena.

Angela Hill News / UFC on ClutchPoints / September 11

Angela Hill set to take on surging prospect Fatima Kline at UFC 322 at MSG

Angela Hill, the UFC’s storied strawweight mainstay, returns to action on November 15 as she takes on surging prospect Fatima Kline at UFC 322—a card teeming with championship bouts and pivotal matchups.

MMA News / CBSSPorts.com / September 11

UFC CEO Dana White: Capacity will be limited for event at White House, but has plans for fans to attend nearby

White's estimations are less than what President Trump originally proposed

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Ranking the Next Four UFC Fight Nights

UFC Fight Nights, much like pay-per-view events from the No. 1 promotion in the world, are hit and miss. While some shows may look attractive on paper on a given Saturday night, when the cage door actually shuts and the fight happens, it could potentially be a long evening devoid of highlights.

Khamzat Chimaev News / Bloody Elbow / September 11

Khamzat Chimaev has one ‘serious threat’ he needs to be worried about, claims fan favorite

Khamzat Chimaev could have a huge challenge on his hands. While ‘Borz’ looked sensational against Dricus Du Plessis, there are plenty of fighters lining up for their shot at the throne.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 11

Jack Della Maddalena can beat Islam Makhachev if he gets one thing right, says a former UFC star

Jack Della Maddalena has a chance of beating Islam Makhachev, says a retired mixed martial artist. On November 15, at UFC 322, the Australian will put his UFC lightweight title on the line inside Madison Square Garden, New York, USA.

Ilia Topuria News / Bloody Elbow / September 11

Ilia Topuria provides disappointing update on first UFC lightweight title defense

UFC fans were hopeful that Ilia Topuria would make the first defense of his lightweight title before the end of the year, but the Spaniard has provided a bleak update.

MMA News / Dice City Sports / September 11

Joe Rogan: Khabib Nurmagomedov’s Record Has an 'Asterisk'

Khabib Nurmagomedov is widely regarded as one of the greatest mixed martial artists in history. Retiring in 2020 with a perfect 29-0 record, the former UFC lightweight champion’s resume includes dominant wins over elite names like Conor McGregor, Dustin Poirier, and Justin Gaethje.

MMA News / HITC / September 11

Khabib Nurmagomedov’s protégé linked with UFC debut shares photo with Dana White

It appears another fighter from Khabib Nurmagomedov’s camp is preparing to step into the UFC. The former lightweight champion’s team already has a packed schedule heading into late 2025, with several major matchups coming up.

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Alex Pereira News / Dice City Sports / September 11

Alex Pereira Reunites with Rival Ahead of UFC 320 Rematch

Alex Pereira is preparing for perhaps the most pivotal fight of his MMA career: a rematch with Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 for the light heavyweight championship.

MMA News / Bloody Elbow / September 11

Jon Jones vows to show Dana White how serious he is regarding UFC White House return

Since announcing his retirement from the UFC, Jon Jones’ relationship with Dana White has seemingly taken a hit. After what was an extremely long and tumultuous saga to try and get Jon Jones to return to action to unify his title against Tom Aspinall, ‘Bones’ opted to instead retire from the sport earlier this year.

MMA News / MMA Weekly / September 11

Conor McGregor has three potential opponents for White House event, claims UFC veteran

Conor McGregor's return at the UFC White House event looks to be a real possibility, and speculation is beginning to heat up regarding who could be standing across the octagon from him.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

UFC Legend Dominick Cruz Reveals How He Kept Entire Weight Class Alive

There has always been debate about who truly shaped the lighter divisions in the UFC, but Dominick Cruz has now made a bold claim that puts him at the center of that history.

Charles Oliveira News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Charles Oliveira Addresses Criticism of Fighting at UFC Rio Only 105 Days After Knockout Defeat

UFC 317 was perhaps the worst-case scenario for Charles Oliveira. Not only did he lose the opportunity to regain the lightweight title belt, but he also got brutally knocked out by Ilia Topuria in under three minutes.

Diego Lopes News / MMA Weekly / September 11

Diego Lopes on Noche UFC main event: 'I'm finishing this fight'

A featherweight match between No. 2 ranked contender Diego Lopes (26-7) and No. 10 ranked Jean Silva (16-2) headlines Saturday's Noche UFC 3 fight card in San Antonio, Texas.

MMA News / MMA Sucka / September 11

Noche UFC Delivers Must-See Prelims Saturday Afternoon in San Antonio

Noche UFC’s third iteration is upon us. Saturday afternoon and evening, San Antonio’s Frost Bank Center serves as the setting for the second of three UFC Fight Nights on the September schedule.

MMA News / FirstSportz / September 11

185lbs Paulo Costa Warned About Street Fight by Featherweight Fighting Nerd: 'I Don’t Like You'

Jean Silva, representing the Brazilian Fighting Nerds, has quickly become one of the most entertaining, unapologetic, and rising UFC fighters today. The undefeated featherweight holds the #10 ranking in his division and has already set his sights on securing an eventual title shot.

Cynthia Calvillo News / BoxingNews.com / September 11

Former UFC Flyweight Cynthia Calvillo Retires

Former UFC flyweight Cynthia Calvillo has announced her retirement from MMA, as we look at her legacy. Calvillo secured a win in her final fight at HEX Fight Series 32, however, that followed a run of poor form, having lost five UFC fights on the spin.

MMA News / BoxingNews.com / September 10

UFC Fight Night – Diego Lopes vs. Jean Silva: Preview & Betting Tips

The spotlight shines bright this Saturday as two surging Brazilians, Diego Lopes and Jean Silva, collide in the main event of the third annual UFC Noche event.

Carlos Prates News / MMA on SI / September 9

Carlos Prates admits UFC career nearly over as he outlines retirement plan

UFC welterweight sniper Carlos Prates doesn't plan on staying around for long, given that his next few fights go to plan. Prates has had a meteoric rise in the welterweight ranks, notching four knockout victories in 2024 before losing a potential title eliminator against Ian Machado Garry in April.