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Donald Trump Slammed As 'Moron' For Promoting UFC Event Amid Rising Domestic Costs

Donald Trump announced a UFC event at the White House, sparking debate over priorities amid economic concerns. The event is part of America250 celebrations and will air on CBS and Paramount+.

International Business Times UK · May 7

UFC Freedom 250: Start time, card and how to watch White House fights tonight

President Donald Trump is a close friend of UFC boss Dana White, who is putting on fights to celebrate 250 years of the United States

The Independent UK · May 7

UFC White House fighter teases Donald Trump with question about ‘friend’ in Oval Office

Ilia Topuria and opponent Justin Gaethje visited Mr Trump, as did other key fighters from the upcoming UFC event at the White House

The Independent UK · May 7

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Tom Aspinall gives update on return to sparring and next UFC fight

The heavyweight champion is recovering from an eye injury caused by Ciryl Gane, who will fight Alex Pereira for the interim belt in June

The Independent UK · May 4

Ciryl Gane tried to recruit Tom Aspinall training partner before fighting Briton

Gane’s title fight with the UFC heavyweight champion ended early as a result of Gane’s multiple eye pokes

The Independent UK · Apr 21

Carlos Ulberg injury extent revealed after winning UFC title on one knee

Ulberg won the vacant light-heavyweight title via a stunning knockout despite blowing out his right knee early into his UFC 327 main event

The Independent UK · Apr 18

Eddie Hearn labels Tom Aspinall’s UFC contract a ‘disgrace’ in scathing rant

The UFC heavyweight champion recently signed with the boxing promoter’s new talent agency

The Independent UK · Mar 20

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UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall gives health update after eye surgery

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The Independent UK · Mar 10

Jon Jones and Dana White feud escalates with Tom Aspinall in surprise defence of rival

Jones took issue with comments made by the UFC president, who claimed the controversial star was ‘never’ going to fight at the White House

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Tom Aspinall provides positive update on UFC return timeline amid eye injury

The heavyweight champion has not fought since October, when he suffered a severe injury courtesy of Ciryl Gane’s multiple eye pokes

The Independent UK · Mar 10

Is the UFC’s White House card good enough? Grading every fight

Comment: 14 June will bring seven fights, six of which will feature US stars and two of which will be title bouts

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Which White House fight fell through? Dana White dismisses UFC theory

Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje in the main event on 14 June, but was that always the plan?

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall offer contrasting reactions to Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane title fight

Pereira and Gane will clash at the White House for the interim version of Aspinall’s heavyweight title, with Jones missing out on his dream fight

The Independent UK · Mar 9

Dana White explains why Jon Jones is not part of UFC White House card

The legendary fighter was linked with the matchmaking for the iconic event, though White opted for Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane at the Freedom 250 event

The Independent UK · Mar 8

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The Independent UK · Mar 8

UFC confirms White House fight card as Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje headlines

An unprecedented event will take place on 14 June, with the Octagon expected to be built on the South Lawn

Evening Standard · Mar 6

Dana White issues response to Tom Aspinall's deal with Eddie Hearn

UFC heavyweight champion has linked up with Matchroom just weeks after Conor Benn left for White’s Zuffa Boxing

The Independent UK · Mar 2

Jon Jones drops huge hint on White House fight as he confirms ‘negotiations’ with UFC

Jones has been in retirement since last June after refusing to fight then-interim heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall

The Independent UK · Feb 28

Alex Pereira shockingly vacates UFC title to spark heavyweight rumours

Periera reclaimed his light-heavyweight title from Magomed Ankalaev at UFC 320 but the Brazilian has now vacated the belt

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The Independent UK · Feb 19

Alex Pereira defends Tom Aspinall over UFC eye injury: ‘It even scared me a bit’

Aspinall has undergone two surgeries on his eyes, following a series of pokes by opponent Ciryl Gane in October

The Independent UK · Feb 13

Tom Aspinall explains issues in training as eye injury persists for UFC champion

Aspinall has just undergone a second surgery, four months after a series of eye pokes spoiled his first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title

The Independent UK · Feb 10

Tom Aspinall eye treatment is not ‘injections’ despite Dana White claim over UFC injury

The heavyweight champion’s fighting future is up in the air, as he continues to treat an injury caused by Ciryl Gane’s eye pokes in October

The Independent UK · Jan 6

Rating every UFC champion’s chances of keeping their title in 2026

At the time of writing, four UFC title fights are booked in 2026 – but only two undisputed bouts

International Business Times UK · Jan 2

UFC Earnings and Romance Collide: Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez's 'Net Worth' Story

UFC stars Alex Pereira and Tracy Cortez have sparked interest as fans examine how their fighting careers and reported net worths intersect alongside growing speculation about their relationship.

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2025

Tom Aspinall undergoes eye surgery but another awaits before possible UFC comeback

Aspinall was accidentally poked in both eyes by Ciryl Gane in the first round of their UFC 321 heavyweight title clash

The Independent UK · Dec 17, 2025

Tom Aspinall reacts to Ciryl Gane’s UFC rematch claim with fresh medical update

Aspinall’s first defence of the undisputed heavyweight title ended as a no-contest, after he was injured by multiple eye pokes from Gane

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