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  May 30, 2026

  UFC Freedom 250 at the White House: Everything You Need to Know

  UFC Freedom 250 lands on the White House South Lawn on Sunday, June 14, 2026, with two title fights and one of the deepest cards of the year. Ilia Topuria defends the lightweight belt against Justin Gaethje, Alex Pereira chases history against Ciryl Gane, Sean O'Malley returns, and undefeated Josh Hokit meets Derrick Lewis. Date, free CBS prelims, how to watch on Paramount+, the full card, odds, and predictions. All in one place.

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  May 30, 2026

  Sean O'Malley's Road Back: From Champion to the Comeback Trail

  Sean O'Malley was the face of the bantamweight division, a former champion and one of the UFC's biggest draws, until two losses to Merab Dvalishvili knocked him off the throne. He got back in the win column against Song Yadong, and now he is rebuilding toward another title shot with a tricky test against Aiemann Zahabi at UFC Freedom 250. Here is the full story of Suga's rise, his fall, and what comes next.

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  May 30, 2026

  McGregor vs Holloway 2 at UFC 329: Everything You Need to Know

  Conor McGregor returns after five years to rematch Max Holloway in the welterweight main event of UFC 329 on July 11 in Las Vegas. Date, start times, how to watch on Paramount+, the full card, betting odds, the story of their 2013 fight, and an honest prediction. Everything in one place.

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  May 30, 2026

  Max Holloway: How the Kid Conor McGregor Beat Became a Legend

  In 2013, a 21-year-old Max Holloway lost a decision to a brash newcomer named Conor McGregor. Over the next decade he became one of the greatest featherweights in history, threw more strikes than anyone who has ever done it, and produced one of the most iconic knockouts the sport has ever seen. Here is the full story, and why the UFC 329 rematch is so strange.

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  May 30, 2026

  Who Is Josh Hokit? The Ex-NFL Athlete Turned Undefeated UFC Heavyweight

  Josh Hokit was an All-American wrestler, a college football player, and an NFL practice-squad athlete before he ever threw a professional punch. Now he is 9-0, fresh off beating Curtis Blaydes, and the most polarizing personality on the UFC Freedom 250 card. Here is the full story of his unlikely rise and his White House fight against knockout king Derrick Lewis.

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  May 30, 2026

  Ilia Topuria: The Undefeated Champion Trying to Take Over the UFC

  Ilia Topuria is 17-0, a two-division champion, and the first man to win belts in two weight classes without ever losing. He knocked out Alexander Volkanovski, handed Max Holloway the first knockout loss of his career, and flattened Charles Oliveira in a round. Here is the full story of the most feared finisher in the sport, ahead of his lightweight title defense against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250.

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  May 30, 2026

  Conor McGregor's Long Road Back: Why He Hasn't Fought Since 2021

  Conor McGregor last fought in July 2021, the night his leg snapped against Dustin Poirier. A broken leg, a comeback that fell apart, a broken toe, and five years of everything except fighting. Here is the full timeline of why the biggest star in UFC history has been gone so long, and what he is walking back into at UFC 329.

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  May 30, 2026

  Alex Pereira's Bid for History: Can Poatan Win a Title in a Third Division?

  Alex Pereira already did the impossible once, winning UFC titles at both middleweight and light heavyweight after starting MMA late in life. Now, at UFC Freedom 250, Poatan tries something no fighter in UFC history has ever done: win a championship in a third weight class. Here is the story of his rise from kickboxing, his rivalry with Israel Adesanya, and the history fight against Ciryl Gane.

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  May 28, 2026

  One Saturday, Five Fight Cards: What to Watch on May 30

  Five promotions are running cards on Saturday, May 30, from a UFC morning show in Macau to late boxing in Texas. Here is the rundown: the fights worth watching, when each card starts, and how to watch.

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  May 26, 2026

  Can Deiveson Figueiredo Entertain Fans Again Like He Did in 2020?

  In 2020, Deiveson Figueiredo was the most exciting little man in the sport: finishes, a title, and a 9.36-rated war with Brandon Moreno. Five years later his last two fights are the lowest-rated of his career. We charted every UFC fight he's ever had. The graph tells a story.

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  May 25, 2026

  Holly Holm Came Home to Boxing. We're Rooting for Her.

  She threw the most famous head kick in MMA history and never found that height again. Now, at 44, Holly Holm has gone back to the sport that made her, and on May 30 she gets a second crack at the only thing missing from her boxing resume. A love letter, an honest accounting, and a hope.

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  May 24, 2026

  We Wanted So Much More for Darren Till

  For about eighteen months, Darren Till was the most exciting thing happening in the UFC welterweight division and the funniest man with a microphone in front of him. Then it all came apart. On May 30 he fights bare knuckle in his own backyard, and we still can't shake the feeling that we got cheated out of the career he should have had.

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  May 24, 2026

  Dillon Danis Is About to Get Fed to a Wolf

  RAF is putting Dillon Danis in a wrestling match against Khamzat Chimaev, a man whose nickname literally means 'wolf.' This isn't a competition. It's a public service. Plus: Tony Ferguson is back, and this time you don't have to watch through your fingers.