Ciryl Gane

Justin Gaethje, Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira all face medical suspensions of up to 180 days after a brutal UFC card that delivered seven knockouts in seven fights. The rulings reshape short‑term plans across several UFC divisions and highlight ongoing concerns over fighter safety.

Alex Pereira confirms he will stay at heavyweight after his interim-title loss to Ciryl Gane, targeting a rematch that could further reshape the UFC’s championship picture. His decision keeps one of the sport’s biggest names in the division during a period of uncertainty at the top.

Ciryl Gane overwhelms Alex Pereira with a second-round TKO in Washington, securing the UFC interim heavyweight title and reshaping the division’s landscape.

Derrick Lewis embraces the spotlight of UFC White House – Freedom 250, brushing off Josh Hokit’s mind games as he prepares for a politically charged heavyweight showcase in Washington.

UFC will stage its next event in Paris at Accor Arena on 5 September, underlining France’s rapid rise as a core European market for mixed martial arts. The fight card is still to be confirmed, but French stars are expected to feature prominently.

UFC CEO Dana White anticipates record-breaking viewership for UFC Freedom 250, set to take place on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. The event, part of the America 250 celebrations, features a lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje.

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has strongly advised UFC Heavyweight Champion Tom Aspinall not to compete in a potential title unification bout under his current contract, citing inadequate compensation.

Alex Pereira is set to challenge Ciryl Gane for the interim UFC heavyweight title on June 14, aiming to become the first three-division champion in the promotion's history, while also preparing for his acting debut in the film "Onslaught" this September.

Former Bantamweight Champion Sean O'Malley has voiced strong disapproval of the new Venum fight kits designed for the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, calling them "ugly." Despite his aesthetic concerns, O'Malley remains focused on his bout against Aiemann Zahabi.