UFC star Song Yadong will headline the promotion's return to Shanghai on August 29, facing former title challenger Umar Nurmagomedov. Yan Xiaonan also features on the card.
A mixed martial arts event, coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and Donald Trump's 80th birthday, is being held at the Lincoln Memorial and outside the White House. Despite legal challenges and criticism of using national monuments for commercial gain, a federal judge allowed the event to proceed, drawing thousands of fans.
Thousands of UFC fans gathered at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. for a weekend of fights coinciding with the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. Despite criticism and a lawsuit, a federal judge allowed the event, which features fighters like Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria, to proceed.
Despite victories at UFC Fight Night Macau and Road to UFC Season 5, Chinese MMA fighters Song Yadong and Shi Ming felt immense pressure to prove themselves, especially after a teammate's unexpected loss. Song's win against Deiveson Figueiredo via guillotine choke and Shi's defeat of Puja Tomar highlighted their determination.
Song Yadong defeated Deiveson Figueiredo via guillotine choke in Round 2 of their bantamweight bout at UFC Fight Night in Macau, rebounding from a loss to Sean O’Malley and reinserting himself into title contention.
US President Donald Trump to host UFC event at White House for his 80th birthday and the 250th US anniversary
Song Yadong returns to China to headline UFC Fight Night in Macau on May 30 against former champion Deiveson Figueiredo. Yadong, ranked No. 6, sees this fight as crucial for maintaining his top-five standing and title aspirations.
Carlos Prates defeated former UFC welterweight title challenger Jack Della Maddalena via third-round stoppage at UFC Fight Night Perth on Saturday, earning a potential title shot with a dominant striking performance. The Brazilian secured the victory with a brutal calf kick that dropped Della Maddalena at 3:17 of round three, potentially setting up a bout with current champion Islam Makhachev. In the co-main event, Australian lightweight prospect Quillan Salkilld improved to 5-0 in the UFC with a first-round TKO over veteran Beneil Dariush.
UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14, 2026, at the White House as part of US 250th independence celebrations and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The seven-fight card features major title bouts, but the key change is UFC CEO Dana White breaking tradition by including a live national anthem performance for the first time in years.
UFC Freedom 250 will take place on June 14, 2026, at the White House as part of US 250th independence celebrations and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The seven-fight card features major title bouts, but the key change is UFC CEO Dana White breaking tradition by including a live national anthem performance for the first time in years.
