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UFC event will go on Sunday 'no matter what' despite rain-delayed press conference

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WASHINGTON — UFC President and CEO Dana White is done talking about the potential logistical nightmares that could spoil Sunday night’s historic fight card on the South Lawn of the White House after getting some first-hand experience on Friday night.

“I’m sick and tired of hearing about the weather now and all the other (expletive) ...Read more

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UFC White House card's Bo Nickal no stranger to the president

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WASHINGTON — UFC middleweight standout Bo Nickal isn’t going to be intimidated fighting in front of the president Sunday on the South Lawn of the White House.

He’s spent plenty of time with Donald Trump.

Nickal, who will fight Kyle Daukaus on the UFC Freedom 250 card, first met Trump when he attended a White House event with several ...Read more

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Trump administration sued over 'illegal' and 'corrupt' UFC event on White House lawn

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A UFC fight card scheduled for Sunday on the White House South Lawn is facing legal challenges in federal court.

The watchdog group Public Integrity Project filed a lawsuit last weekend on behalf of two Virginia residents aiming to shut down the Mixed Martial Arts event, which has been billed as part of a celebration of the nation's 250th ...Read more

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Ronda Rousey defeats Gina Carano in 17 seconds at a high-profile MMA event, retires

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Former UFC champion and Olympic medalist Ronda Rousey (13-2) needed just 17 seconds to defeat Gina Carano (7-2) with her signature armbar on Saturday at Intuit Dome, bringing her mixed martial arts career to a close.

In her return to MMA, Rousey quickly took Carano down to the mat at the start of the round. Carano tried to defend herself but ...Read more

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UFC superstar Conor McGregor set to return to action in Las Vegas

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LAS VEGAS — Conor McGregor is returning to action in Las Vegas this summer.

UFC president Dana White announced McGregor will take on former featherweight champion Max Holloway in a rematch of their 2013 bout before either fighter had won a UFC belt.

The fight will headline a UFC 329 card on July 11 at T-Mobile Arena that also includes a ...Read more

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Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano face off in what will be a major test for MMA

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LOS ANGELES — Ronda Rousey returns to the ring on Saturday to face Gina Carano at the Intuit Dome in a card that its promoters hope will prove that mixed martial arts (MMA) can generate the same excitement as boxing without the UFC.

The five-round, 145-pound bout airing on Netflix (6 p.m. PDT) will be the first MMA event promoted by Most ...Read more

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Former UFC heavyweight Mark Hunt arrested on domestic charge

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Former UFC title contender Mark “Super Samoan” Hunt is jailed in Australia on a domestic abuse charge.

The 52-year-old heavyweight was refused bail on Wednesday after being taken into custody the previous evening, according to a local report cited by ESPN.

He’s reportedly charged with stalking or intimidation with intent to cause ...Read more