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UFC boss Dana White lifts lid on surprising talk with Barack Obama at Donald Trump inauguration

White is a close friend of US president Donald Trump and is planning a UFC event at the White House in 2026

The Independent UK

Did the Irish government block people from running for president?

Claims are circulating online that the Irish government has the power to stop people they disagree with from running for the country's highest office, as Ireland prepares for its presidential election in late October.

Euronews

Paul Hughes: ‘I’m carrying the torch for Irish MMA – and a Nurmagomedov is trying to take away my dreams’

INTERVIEW: Hughes, one of MMA’s hottest properties, speaks to Will Castle about what it means to fly the Irish flag ahead of the biggest rematch in the sport – and why his rivalry with Usman Nurmagomedov has nothing to do with Khabib vs McGregor

The Independent UK

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Paul Hughes vs Usman Nurmagomedov 2: Start time, card and how to watch PFL fight

Northern Ireland sensation Hughes will look to avenge lightweight title heartbreak against the undefeated Nurmagomedov

The Independent UK

UFC 320: Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2 start time, card and how to watch fights tonight

Pereira tries to reclaim the light-heavyweight title, having lost it to Ankalaev in March

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor says he’s negotiating with Donald Trump instead of UFC over White House fight

McGregor, who attended Trump’s inauguration in January, says he is in talks with the US president “on behalf of Ireland”

The Independent UK

Alexander Volkanovski cryptically hints at ‘spanner in the works’ around next UFC bout

The featherweight king is eyeing an opponent for the first defence of his second title reign

The Independent UK

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Israel Adesanya provides update on next UFC fight as he ‘moves on’ from opponent

The former two-time champion last fought in February, suffering an upset TKO loss to Nassourdine Imavov

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor outlines staggering pay demands for UFC White House fight

The former champion has expressed a desire to compete at the planned 2026 event, having given up on trying to become Irish president

The Independent UK

Paddy Pimblett labels Bernabeu with vulgar tag but welcomes Ilia Topuria fight in stadium

UFC champion Topuria, a Real Madrid fan, has long sought a fight in his football team’s stadium

The Independent UK

‘Stop the drinking’: Artem Lobov details path to reconciliation with Conor McGregor amid legal dispute

Exclusive interview: From brotherly betrayal to failed presidential bids, Lobov sends an impassioned message to former friend McGregor as their whiskey war rages on

The Independent UK

The Terence Crawford vs Floyd Mayweather debate dividing boxing

Crawford and Mayweather are both five-division world champions and the question of who is modern boxing’s greatest will rage

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor announces planned return to UFC with White House fight

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The Independent UK

Conor McGregor confirms UFC return for White House card as opponent revealed

McGregor has not fought since back-to-back losses to Dustin Poirier in 2021

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Evening Standard

McGregor asks Supreme Court to hear appeal over civil court’s rape verdict

Nikita Hand successfully sued the MMA fighter over an incident in which he was alleged to have ‘brutally raped and battered’ her.

The Independent UK

Terence Crawford brutally responds to Ilia Topuria callout

Boxing’s pound-for-pound champion Crawford had no truck for UFC star Topuria’s claims

The Guardian - UK

Conor McGregor pulls out of Ireland’s presidential race

Former mixed martial arts fighter had vowed to curb immigration to shore up ‘Irish culture’ and give power ‘back to the people’

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor withdraws from Ireland’s presidential election bid due to ‘straitjacket’ rules

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Evening Standard

Conor McGregor withdraws bid to contest Ireland’s presidential election

The former MMA fighter had been due to make pitches to two Irish councils on Monday in a bid to get onto the ballot paper.

The Independent UK

Eddie Hearn scoffs at Dana White’s claim about Canelo vs Crawford and ‘boxing’s biggest fights’

White is promoting Canelo vs Crawford on Saturday, but a recent claim by the UFC president has irked his fellow promoter

The Independent UK

Canelo vs Crawford and the biggest fights of the 21st century

Terence Crawford is about to face Canelo Alvarez in the latest megafight to play out in the boxing ring

The Independent UK

UFC president addresses crowd numbers for White House fight event and ‘sniper’ factor

The UFC is working on hosting an event at the White House in 2026, with US president Donald Trump a friend of White and a fan of the fight promotion

Euronews

Former martial arts star Conor McGregor unveils business link with Trump Jr as he plots comeback

While McGregor seems intent on reviving his sporting career, he also hasn't given up on his pledge to run for the presidency of Ireland, and has gathered some celebrity endorsements along the way.

The Guardian - US

Melania Trump is right that the robots are here – but she’s wrong on how to handle it

The first lady wants to help children use AI. Perhaps instead she should ask her husband to stop gutting public education

Evening Standard

McGregor co-defendant James Lawrence sues Nikita Hand in Dublin court

A legal firm said Mr Lawrence was seeking damages against Ms Hand over ‘abuse of process’ after her legal action against him.

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