Pop culture and politics are intertwined in the age of Trump. Just look at the Paramount-Skydance merger Also: All the news and watercooler chat from Fortune. Fortune · Aug 18, 2025
Lerone Murphy’s mission to become Britain’s next UFC champion by the end of 2025 Interview: Murphy believes he is next in line for Alexander Volkanovski if he slays Aaron Pico at UFC 319 The Independent UK · Aug 14, 2025
Ivanka Trump Returns to the White House After repeatedly stating that she was done with politics, the President's oldest daughter will be making her return to the White House in 2026. Latin Times · Aug 13, 2025
Dana White makes big vow over UFC fighter pay after Paramount deal Earlier this week, the UFC agreed a new broadcast deal with Paramount+ from next year worth more than $7bn once their current contract with ESPN expires The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
Trump eyes Ivanka for bizarre new White House gig despite her swearing off politics ‘When he called me and asked me to do it, he said: 'I want Ivanka in the middle of this,'’ UFC CEO Dana White said The Independent UK · Aug 13, 2025
White House To Host Cage Fight On July 4: UFC Boss The White House is to play host to a mixed martial arts bout on July 4 next year, the day the United States marks the 250th anniversary of its founding, UFC boss Dana White said Tuesday. International Business Times · Aug 13, 2025
The Latest: National Guard troops arrive in Washington DC as Trump’s federal takeover begins President Donald Trump took unprecedented steps toward federalizing Washington, D The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
White House UFC cage fight will take place on the South Lawn, Dana White says ‘All I care about is the Octagon on the lawn and the fight happening with the backdrop being the White House and the Washington Monument,’ UFC CEO says The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
A UFC fight at the White House? Dana White says it's happening as part of deal with Paramount Paramount and UFC have announced a billion-dollar rights deal, marking a significant shift for the fight company The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
What does the UFC’s Paramount deal mean for fighters and fans? The UFC’s contract with ESPN is coming to an end, with Paramount up next for the MMA giant The Independent UK · Aug 12, 2025
UFC landed a $7.7bn deal with Paramount. But is Dana White’s Trump bond a liability? The Octagon is more international than ever – so why is Dana White still tied to an administration that seeks to isolate large parts of its audience? The Guardian - US · Aug 12, 2025
UFC Leaves ESPN for New Streaming Partner and Ends Pay-Per-View Era UFC is leaving ESPN and the PPV model behind with a lucrative new streaming deal. Sports Illustrated · Aug 11, 2025
UFC announces new broadcast partner and it will impact how you watch the biggest fights UFC president Dana White announced the news, which will mark the end of the promotion’s deal with ESPN The Independent UK · Aug 11, 2025
Who is Nakisa Bidarian? Meet the man behind Jake Paul and a career that has changed boxing EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: From a warring Iran to Wall Street, from the UFC to Most Valuable Promotions with Paul and boxing icon Amanda Serrano. One of the most enigmatic figures in combat sports talks Alex Pattle through his journey The Independent UK · Aug 6, 2025
The Guardian - US · Aug 1, 2025 How the Ali Act overhaul is clearing the path for a Saudi-backed takeover of boxing Ari Emanuel’s TKO and Saudi Arabia’s General Entertainment Authority are poised to reshape boxing with a new bill that weakens federal oversight and revives concerns over fighter exploitation
The Independent UK · Jul 24, 2025 What is the Muhammad Ali Revival Act and how will it affect boxing and fighters? The controversial bill is backed by TKO, the UFC ownership group that is crossing into boxing
Sports Illustrated · Jul 23, 2025 New Bill Aims to Establish UFC-Type Structure for Boxing It would be the first major update to federal boxing legislation since 2000 and address significant issues within the sport.
The Independent UK · Jul 23, 2025 Alex Pereira vs Magomed Ankalaev 2 confirmed as UFC 320 ends with title double-header Dana White has announced the line-up for both UFC 320 and 321, the latter of which will feature Tom Aspinall
The Independent UK · Jul 22, 2025 Khabib Nurmagomedov clarifies opinion on Jon Jones with admission about UFC legend’s ‘character’ Nurmagomedov called the recently-retired Jones the ‘best who ever did it’, to the surprise of many UFC fans
The Independent UK · Jul 16, 2025 Conor McGregor takes major step towards UFC comeback ahead of White House event Donald Trump revealed his plans for a UFC event at the White House for next year’s July 4 celebrations
International Business Times UK · Jul 15, 2025 Conor McGregor's Biggest Controversies: From UFC Chaos to Courtroom Drama Discover the five major controversies surrounding Conor McGregor, from his infamous 2018 UFC bus attack to recent civil lawsuits, that are damaging his reputation and casting doubt on his career. Read the full analysis with verified sources.
International Business Times UK · Jul 14, 2025 'This Is Haram!': Azealia Banks Leaks Explicit, Unedited Photos Allegedly Sent by Conor McGregor American singer Azealia Banks claims Conor McGregor sent her d*** pics, which she leaked online. Are the explicit photos real?
We Got This Covered · Jul 12, 2025 Donald Trump’s loudest supporters turn on him, have sudden epiphany the president is ‘doing the exact opposite’ of what he promised They are not victims of a big con.
Fortune · Jul 11, 2025 Former MMA champ Ben Askren says he lost 50 pounds in 45 days after contracting pneumonia and getting a double lung transplant: 'I only died 4 times' Jake Paul said he pledged to help pay Askren's medical bills because "none of these people, like Dana [White] or anyone, are stepping in."
The Independent UK · Jul 10, 2025 Joe Rogan ‘pushed Trump to back off on mass deportations’ at a dinner before slamming him over ICE raids Podcast host, whose endorsement is credited with helping Trump secure the presidency, reportedly dined with him and UFC boss Dana White on June 30