California man indicted following probe into threats against White House UFC event

A California man is the now the ninth person charged in connection with an alleged plot to attack the Ultimate Fighting Championship event at the White House in June.

• Sep 1

Feds reveal new details of alleged plot to attack White House UFC event

The FBI said it disrupted an attempt to attack Sunday's UFC America 250 event at the White House, with court records detailing an alleged plot to use small drones carrying explosives.

• Jun 16

White House hosts "UFC Freedom 250" fight on Trump's 80th birthday

The UFC hosted a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.

• Jun 15

Dana White says UFC hosting first-ever White House fight on July 4

UFC CEO Dana White confirmed plans for a July 4, 2026 fight at the White House to mark America's 250th birthday.

• Aug 12, 2025

Paramount acquires UFC rights in 7-year deal with TKO Group

Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the U.S., while UFC's CEO says the White House may host a July 4 event broadcast on CBS.

• Aug 11, 2025

Dana White's UFC, Mark Zuckerberg's Meta join forces in partnership

UFC is joining up with Facebook's parent company Meta in a deal that will bring mixed martial arts to more fans around the world.

• Apr 2, 2025

Newsom signs bill creating pension fund for MMA fighters

A bill creating the nation's first pension fund for mixed martial arts fighters has been signed into law by Gov. Gavin Newsom.

• Oct 12, 2023

California lawmakers approve creating pension fund for MMA fighters

The California Legislature has unanimously approved a Bay Area lawmaker's proposal to create the nation's first state-run pension fund for mixed-martial arts fighters.

• Sep 13, 2023

Haney proposes pension fund for MMA fighters who compete in California

A bill introduced Frday in the state Assembly would create a state-run pension fund for mixed martial arts fighters in California, which hosts more MMA fights than any other state.

• Feb 28, 2023

18 Things You Didn't Know About WWE Star And Ex-UFC Champ Ronda Rousey

From the Olympics to UFC to WWE, Ronda Rousey is one of the most recognizable athletes on the planet.

• Jul 27, 2018

Greg Hardy Wins First MMA Fight In 57 Seconds, Gets Signed By UFC

The former NFL defensive end was successful in his professional fighting debut, scoring a knockout just under a minute into the match.

• Jun 13, 2018

CM Punk Doubts He'll Wrestle Again, Not Completely Ruling It Out

CM Punk, set to fight Mike Jackson at UFC 225 on Saturday, doubts he'll ever wrestle again for WWE, Ring Of Honor or any other promotion.

• Jun 7, 2018

UFC Star Conor McGregor Facing Criminal Charges In Bus Attack

Ultimate fighting star Conor McGregor is facing criminal charges in the wake of a backstage melee he allegedly instigated that has forced the removal of three fights from UFC's biggest card of the year.

• Apr 6, 2018

Showtime Sports GM Stephen Espinoza Discusses Mayweather-McGregor Fight

With the Mayweather-McGregor fight right around the corner, Showtime Sports GM Stephen Espinoza talks about how it all came together.

• Aug 17, 2017

Ronda Rousey Ends Silence With 'Rock Bottom' Instagram Post

Former UFC champ Ronda Rousey is turning to "Harry Potter" author J.K. Rowling for inspiration more than a week after getting humiliated in a comeback match...

• Jan 10, 2017

Before Wrestlemania 31 Main Event At Levi's Stadium, Brock Lesnar Signs New Deal With WWE

Lesnar is set to face Roman Reigns at Wrestlemania 31 at Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara on Sunday.

• Mar 25, 2015

Richmond Cop's Controversial Tweet Draws Online Backlash

A Sergeant in the Richmond Police Department is facing criticism for a tweet directed at the president of the Ultimate Fighting Championship that critics claim supports gun violence.

• Jan 31, 2012