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Ilia Topuria's Brutal Orbital Injuries Followed By His Loss Was a Wake-Up Call for Anthony Joshua

Anthony Joshua says Ilia Topuria's brutal defeat and orbital injuries changed how he views his own comeback. The fight has also highlighted the serious risks of head and facial injuries in combat sports.

Medical Daily

Justin Gaethje responds to Paddy Pimblett’s calls for UFC title rematch: ‘Destined?’

Pimblett lost an interim-title fight to Gaethje in January, and since then the latter has unified the belts while ‘Paddy The Baddy’ has bounced back

The Independent UK

Anthony Joshua identifies UFC bout that changed his perception of fighting

Ilia Topuria suffered an upset loss to Justin Gaethje at the White House in June, and was left sporting major damage to his face

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Paddy Pimblett calls out McGregor-Holloway winner after first-minute submission of Benoit Saint-Denis

Pimblett sent Saint-Denis to sleep before also issuing a challenge to rivals Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor vs Max Holloway Prediction Markets: McGregor Massive Underdog

Max Holloway is a massive favorite over Conor McGregor at UFC 329 on Kalshi.

Sports Illustrated

Paddy Pimblett and the ‘hate watches’ that fuel his UFC redemption story

INTERVIEW: Pimblett speaks to Will Castle ahead of his UFC 329 co-main event with Benot Saint-Denis, about the months that followed his damning defeat to Justin Gaethje, and how that first UFC loss was perfectly vindicated by the demolition of rival Ilia Topuria at the White House

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor’s potential next opponent to be ringside for UFC comeback

McGregor’s first fight in five years will take place on 11 July, as he faces old foe Max Holloway at UFC 329

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Viewership for Trump’s UFC fights 117 million short of Dana White’s Super Bowl-level prediction

UFC president Dana White had bullishly predicted ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ for the event

The Independent UK

Conor McGregor and Terence Crawford clash over Ilia Topuria: ‘You don’t have the courage’

Crawford mocked a beaten Topuria, who previously expressed a desire to fight the boxer – and now McGregor has waded in with his own claim

The Independent UK

When the White House becomes fight club

A cage fight on the South Lawn helps us understand violence, politics and spectacle in the Age of Trump

Salon

Paddy Pimblett predicts Ilia Topuria’s next move – and how he may factor in after White House loss

Interview: Pimblett demanded a rematch with undisputed lightweight champion Justin Gaethje after watching him beat Topuria to a pulp at the White House, but confirms he is not completely against a fight with his long-term rival

The Independent UK

Beaten to a pulp at the White House, we need to talk about Illia Topuria

Comment: A huge favourite against Justin Gaethje, Topuria found himself brutally beaten to the point that he retired on his stool before the final round

The Independent UK

Paddy Pimblett issues expletive-laden response to rival Ilia Topuria’s defeat by Justin Gaethje

Pimblett and Topuria have been fierce rivals since an altercation in 2022, although they have never fought one another

The Independent UK

Ilia Topuria releases statement on brutal UFC White House beating by Justin Gaethje

In a huge upset, Topuria retired on his stool between rounds four and five, as he lost for the first time – and lost the UFC lightweight title

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UFC analyst blames hackers for fake posts showing Eric Trump DMs about ‘rigged’ White House fight shared on X. Eric says they’re AI

Eric confirmed that they're AI-generated.

International Business Times UK

Did Ilia Topuria Win? The Brutal Left-Right Combo That Rocked Trump's White House Arena

Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, marking a dramatic event attended by President Trump on his 80th birthday.

International Business Times UK

Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley, Mauricio Ruffy Shine as UFC 250 At White House Delivers Shock Winner

UFC Freedom 250 at the White House saw Justin Gaethje's shocking victory over Ilia Topuria, alongside dominant performances from Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley, and others, reshaping the sport's narrative.

Evening Standard

UFC Freedom 250: Justin Gaethje beats Ilia Topuria to claim undisputed lightweight title

Presidential residence hosted controversial combat sports event

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The Guardian - US

Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear

Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria in the main event as a night of military pageantry, political theater and cage fighting veered into conspiracy-laden culture-war rhetoric

The Independent UK

Justin Gaethje scores upset UFC championship win in controversial White House fight

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Gaethje shocks Topuria to win UFC lightweight crown

American Justin Gaethje has scored a shock win over Ilia Topuria at the "UFC Freedom 250" ‌event on the lawns of the White House.

The Independent UK

Justin Gaethje scores huge upset over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House to realise career-long dream

Gaethje won undisputed UFC gold at the third time of asking – and he did so by forcing a corner stoppage as Topuria lost for the first time

The Independent UK

UFC White House fighter Josh Hokit calls Michelle Obama a ‘man’ in sweary post-win interview

Hokit made the controversial statement after knocking out Derrick Lewis at UFC Freedom 250

The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250 LIVE results: Ilia Topuria rushed to hospital after White House pummelling by Justin Gaethje

An unprecedented event on the South Lawn ended with Topuria being beaten for the first time, as Gaethje finally became undisputed lightweight champion

The Economic Times

UFC 250 start time fights tonight live, main card: How to watch MMA fights from White House lawn as Donald Trump hosts Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira, other matches

UFC Freedom 250 tonight live: UFC has said it spent more than $60 million on the event and will not make a profit.

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