Diego Lopes

Alexander Volkanovski says his next featherweight title defence is taking longer than expected to finalise, but he believes a decision should come after UFC 250. The champion is targeting late summer or September, with Movsar Evloev emerging as the leading contender.

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.