L.A. Times - Boxing

Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria receive lengthy medical suspensions after UFC Freedom 250 fight

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 18 Jun 2026 19:00:08 GMT

Gaethje and Topuria each were given 180-day medical suspensions for injuries they sustained at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn last weekend.

Sean Strickland escorted out of UFC event near White House. Police say his presence caused 'disorder'

Chuck Schilken — Mon, 15 Jun 2026 17:38:42 GMT

UFC middleweight champion Sean Strickland was escorted from a viewing event near the White House on Sunday. U.S. Park Police says his 'unplanned presence' resulted in 'disorder.'

UFC Freedom 250: What to know about the White House bouts, Paramount and the lawsuit

Greg Braxton — Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:00:00 GMT

A scheduled UFC bout on the White House South Lawn in celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary has sparked controversy and a lawsuit.

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

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 9 Jun 2026 19:05:26 GMT

UFC Freedom 250, scheduled for Sunday, which is Trump's birthday, on the White House South Lawn, is described as 'corrupt' and 'illegal' in a federal lawsuit looking to shut down the event.

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

Eduard Cauich — Sun, 17 May 2026 19:49:22 GMT

In her return to MMA, Ronda Rousey quickly took out Gina Carano during an MVP fight card she hopes proves other promoters can compete with UFC.

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

Eduard Cauich — Sat, 16 May 2026 18:32:06 GMT

The bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano will be streamed on Netflix and is the first non-UFC MMA event promoted by Most Valuable Promotions.