American businessman, president and CEO of the UFC
Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao will face off again on September 19 at the Las Vegas Sphere, streamed on Netflix. This marks their second fight, 11 years after their first, and the first boxing event at the Sphere. Both nearing 50, they recently returned from retirement, with Mayweather ending a nine-year hiatus and Pacquiao returning last year.
President Trump has been informally polling aides and guests about whether Vice President JD Vance or Secretary of State Marco Rubio should lead the Republican ticket in 2028 and has repeatedly mused that a Vance–Rubio ticket would be a "dream team." Both officials have been taking higher-profile roles: Vance is expanding his foreign policy and Midwest campaigning, while Rubio is engaging in diplomacy and public briefings.
Ronda Rousey has defeated Gina Carano in 17 seconds at MVP's Netflix card in Inglewood, marking a swift finish and signaling the culmination of Rousey's comeback. The bout drew global attention and payouts have been disclosed by regulators.
Developing coverage shows the White House hosts a Freedom 250 UFC event on the South Lawn to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary. The project faces legal challenges and public concern over spending, symbolism, and the use of national monuments for private marketing.
The White House hosts UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn to mark the nation’s 250th anniversary and Trump’s 80th birthday. The 600-ton arena, dubbed “The Claw,” hosts seven fights before a mixed crowd including military members and celebrities. Legal challenges question the use of federal land for a private event amid the ongoing Iran conflict and inflation pressures.
A federal judge has weighed whether to block Sunday’s UFC fight on the White House South Lawn. The event, marking Trump’s 80th birthday, is backed by a private-public partnership and features a 92-foot arch called “The Claw.” Critics argue the setup commercializes national monuments; supporters say it showcases a national celebration amid the semiquincentennial.
Top UFC fighters collide as a White House-hosted card unfolds on the South Lawn. The event is highlighted by a title clash between Georgians-turned-Spanish lightweight Topuria and interim champ Gaethje, with Pereira challenging for another interim belt and O’Malley facing Zahabi. A federal judge has allowed the event to proceed, while controversy and political theater surround the occasion.