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The UFC Freedom 250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House is seen from the top of the Washington Monument on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 15, 2026
White House¡¯s UFC fights concentrate Trump¡¯s sporting, political and economic power
The UFC fights are the first sporting event hosted at the White House in its history and are a part of the Trump administration¡¯s celebrations of the 250th anniversary of the U.S.
A temporary arena is being built on the South Lawn of the White House for UFC Freedom 250, which will take place on June 14.
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Jun 7, 2026
Political blows fly ahead of Donald Trump¡¯s White House UFC fight
¡°I mean, there¡¯s no more American thing than having a UFC fight on the White House lawn. It¡¯s so American. It¡¯s so Trump. It¡¯s so crazy,¡± podcaster Joe Rogan said.
Construction of a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June is underway at the South Lawn of the White House in Washington on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
May 28, 2026
Construction of cage-fighting arena transforms White House grounds
The hulking metal arena rising on the White House¡¯s South Lawn is set to host a night of cage fighting to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Although Ryan Bader is stepping into somewhat unfamiliar territory at Rizin, where he will be fighting in a boxing-style ring as opposed to the cage typically used in Western promotions, his New Year¡¯s Eve bout won¡¯t be his first time competing in Japan.
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Oct 1, 2025
From Hollywood to Japan, MMA star Ryan Bader has his sights on Rizin glory
After starring alongside Dwayne ¡°The Rock¡± Johnson and Emily Blunt in ¡°The Smashing Machine,¡± Ryan Bader has a new mission: become a champion with Rizin.
Shi Ming (left) fights against Bruna Brasil during the UFC Fight Night event in Shanghai on Friday.
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Aug 26, 2025
A healer and a fighter: The double life of UFC star Shi Ming
Shi shot to fame in November when she won a contract with UFC with a devastating kick that saw Chinese compatriot Feng Xiaocan carried out of the octagon on a stretcher.
Max Holloway (left) fights against Dustin Poirier at UFC 318 at the Smoothie King Center in New Orleans on July 19.
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Aug 12, 2025
Paramount wins exclusive U.S. rights to UFC in $7.7 billion deal
Streaming service Paramount+ will carry the complete U.S. slate of 13 numbered UFC shows and 30 ¡°Fight Night¡± events.
UFC President Dana White speaks during the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18, 2024.
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Jan 31, 2025
UFC President Dana White condemns fighter¡¯s comments about Hitler
White said UFC would not take disciplinary action, citing freedom of expression.
Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee on July 18.
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Jan 11, 2025
UFC seeks more than $1 billion a year in next TV rights deal
The UFC¡¯s deal with Walt Disney Co.¡¯s ESPN expires at the end of 2025, and the two sides are entering an exclusive negotiating window later this month.
Alexandre Pantoja (left) battles Kai Asakura at UFC 310 on Saturday in Las Vegas.
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Dec 8, 2024
Alexandre Pantoja forces Kai Asakura to submit at UFC 310
Asakura (21-5), a native of Aichi Prefecture, was a two-time Rizin bantamweight champion before vacating the belt in June to join UFC.
Alexandre Pantoja at a news conference in Rio de Janeiro in May
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Dec 6, 2024
Newcomer Kai Asakura aims to dethrone Alexandre Pantoja at UFC 310
Asakura, a 31-year-old from Japan, is a two-time Rizin bantamweight champion.
Ilia Topuria (left) and Alexander Volkanovski fight during UFC 298 at Honda Center in Anaheim, California, on Saturday.
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Feb 19, 2024
Ilia Topuria¡¯s title win may unlock new international market for UFC
Ilia Topuria wasted no time in calling for his first title defense to be on Spanish soil.
Japan Times
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May 23, 2023
UFC eager to bring Japan back inside the octagon
The mixed martial arts promotion sees potential in the country, which was once considered among the sport¡¯s biggest global hubs.
Japan Times
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Apr 9, 2023
Israel Adesanya stuns Alex Pereira to reclaim UFC middleweight crown
The Nigerian-born New Zealander returned to the top of the weight class he has dominated for the last four years.
Japan Times
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Apr 4, 2023
Endeavor and WWE join forces to create live-combat tag team
Endeavor CEO Ari Emanuel and WWE boss Vince McMahon are betting that traditional TV companies and video-streaming giants will continue to pay top dollar for the rights to show live events.
Japan Times
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Mar 5, 2023
Jones returns to crush Gane and win UFC heavyweight crown
The 35-year-old American, who is widely considered to be the greatest mixed martial artist of all time, used all his skill and experience to outfox his 32-year-old French opponent.
Japan Times
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Aug 17, 2022
Leon Edwards sets sights on UFC belt as British MMA booms
The Jamaican-born, Birmingham-raised fighter is aiming to become only the second British champion in the circuit¡¯s 29-year-history.
Japan Times
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Apr 17, 2022
Oscar De La Hoya expresses desire to end feud with UFC president
The feud between the former world champion and Dana White has been around a while, with both parties lobbing insults at one another since at least 2017.
Japan Times
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Nov 28, 2021
Conor McGregor expects to resume sparring by April
McGregor¡¯s competitive future was in doubt after he suffered a broken leg during a trilogy bout with Dustin Poirier, but the Irishman fully expects to resume his career in 2022.
Japan Times
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May 12, 2021
Dana White says UFC wants no part of Jake Paul
UFC president Dana White said he doesn¡¯t want anything to do with YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.
Japan Times
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Oct 25, 2020
Victorious and undefeated, Khabib Nurmagomedov retires from UFC
Three days before headlining UFC 254 in Abu Dhabi, the main attraction, Khabib Nurmagomedov, told reporters he planned to retire as the undefeated, undisputed UFC lightweight champion.
¡®Customer harassment¡¯ continues in Japan despite moves to end it
A "customer harassment" prevention awareness poster at the entrance of an Aoki Super supermarket in Aichi Prefecture
Onitsuka Tiger pivots from Asics stripes to tap luxury market
An Onitsuka Tiger store in the Omotesando district of Tokyo. The footwear brand prepares to transform into a luxury lifestyle label distinct from Asics.
Starbucks in South Korea to close all stores early for history training
Activists put stickers on an image of Shinsegae Chairman Chung Yong-jin during a rally calling for a boycott of the Starbucks coffee chain in Seoul on May 27.
Tokyo launches scholarship program for students bound for top global universities
Students at the campus of Harvard University. Tokyo Gov. Yuriko Koike on Tuesday announced a scholarship for top-level students who are looking to pursue higher education abroad.
Prices of chicken and eggs in Japan hit record highs
The national average price of a packet of 10 eggs stood at ?309, matching the highest level marked in March and May.
Music Awards Japan levels up and looks ahead
Kaze Fujii received a second consecutive album of the year award for ¡°Prema,¡± his English-language debut, at the Music Awards Japan ceremony.
Cultural aspects dominate coverage as sumo enthralls Paris
<i>Yokozuna</i> Hoshoryu waves to reporters during a news conference at the Japanese Culture House of Paris on June 11.
Japan steps on the gas in unprecedented regional defense export push
Defense Minister Shinjiro Koizumi walks with his Indonesian counterpart, Sjafrie Sjamsoeddin, as the two inspect an honor guard during a welcome ceremony in Jakarta on May 4.
As his centennial nears, Osamu Tezuka gets a global reintroduction
Seen here in an archival shot, Osamu Tezuka&#039;s influence on Japanese anime has been monumental.
Why more bears are entering urban areas
Hikers walk past a bear warning sign in the Okutama area in western Tokyo on Sunday as local authorities urge visitors to take precautions following increased reports of bear sightings in the region.

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