UFC
Israeli-media coverage mentioning UFC, translated into English and compared across sources. 35 recent stories.
FBI warns advanced drones could let attackers strike from afar in the U.S.
FBI Deputy Director Chris Rea warned that advanced drones, including models controlled over 5G and LTE, could let attackers operate from great distances inside the United States…
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier arrested after alleged drunken airport incident
Former UFC star Dustin Poirier was arrested after an alleged drunken airport incident in which he threatened police. He later apologized publicly, said he needs help, and said alc…
Trump Turns the White House Lawn Into an MMA Spectacle
UFC held a historic fight card on the White House south lawn, with Trump tying the event to his birthday and the U.S. semiquincentennial. The spectacle drew sharp criticism, major…
UFC Fight in Baku Turns Political After Daghestani Fighter Attacks Michele Pereira
The UFC will hold an event in Baku this weekend, featuring Michele Pereira against Shara Magomedov in a heated co-main event. Magomedov insulted Pereira over his support for Israe…
Why the Zuckerberg-Musk MMA fight never happened
Dana White confirmed talks over a proposed MMA fight between Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg. The fight fell apart after venue negotiations for Rome’s Colosseum became unworkable, w…
Alex Pereira Says He Is Afraid to Fight Again After UFC Loss and Appeal
Alex Pereira has appealed his loss to Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House event in Washington, D.C. After accusing referee Herb Dean of allowing illegal back-of-head strikes, Pereir…
Manel Kape Stops Kyoji Horiguchi in UFC Apex Night Packed With Finishes
UFC’s return to the Apex in Las Vegas produced five finishes in five fights, including three knockouts and two submissions. In the main event, Manel Kape knocked out Kyoji Horiguc…
Mayweather Faces Fraud Probe and $6.65 Million Lawsuit Over Fight Deals
Floyd Mayweather is facing a criminal fraud case in the U.S. over alleged bad checks tied to a luxury watch purchase. He is also being sued by CSI for $6.65 million over fights wi…
Ilai Barzilai set for homecoming fight against former UFC veteran in Tel Aviv
Ilai Barzilai will fight former UFC veteran Lucas Almeida on July 27, 2026, at GFN in Menora Mivtachim Arena, Tel Aviv. Barzilai described the bout as a dream chance to perform be…
Emergency Sephardi rabbinic gathering in Bnei Brak calls for response to arrests and 'disrespect for Torah'
Dozens of Sephardi rabbis and institutional leaders held an emergency meeting Thursday in Bnei Brak to protest arrests of yeshiva students and perceived disrespect for Torah schol…
Ahot HaShem Gordon to Face MMA Veteran John Lineker in Tel Aviv
Ahot HaShem Gordon will fight John Lineker at GFN on July 27, 2026, at Tel Aviv’s Menora Mivtachim Arena. The 20-year-old Israeli prospect will make his first home appearance agai…
UFC sets Makhachev title defense against Gary, with Dern also headlining in Philadelphia
UFC announced that Islam Makhachev will defend his welterweight title against Ian Machado Garry at UFC 330 on August 15 in Philadelphia. The card will also feature Mackenzie Dern’…
Week of the U.S.-Iran Understanding, Trump’s Birthday, Police and the Capital Market Regulator
The article criticizes Israel’s handling of the Iran war, Trump’s weekend celebration after a U.S.-Iran understanding, and what it sees as democratic and regulatory failures in Is…
Alex Pereira to Appeal White House UFC Loss After Knockout to Ciryl Gane
Alex Pereira plans to appeal his knockout loss to Ciryl Gane at the UFC White House event. He says Gane landed illegal shots and criticized referee Herb Dean for ignoring his prot…
FBI Foils White House Plot That Targeted Netanyahu and Trump
Federal indictments say five suspects plotted a mass-casualty attack at a White House UFC event and coded Benjamin Netanyahu as target "N." The alleged plan included drone explosi…
Five Charged in Alleged Plot to Attack White House UFC Event
Five people were charged in the United States over an alleged plot to attack a UFC event at the White House. Prosecutors say they planned drone strikes, shootings, and a second wa…
Rubio's Oversized Shoes Spotlight Trump Loyalty Test
Photos of Marco Rubio wearing shoes that appear too large triggered a new White House loyalty story around Donald Trump’s gift of Florsheim Oxfords. The episode stems from a Decem…
Inside Trump’s Wild UFC Birthday Spectacle at the White House
UFC staged a $60 million fight night on the South Lawn of the White House on Sunday, timed to Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary campaign. The event drew top T…
UFC champion removed from White House grounds after trying to crash event
Sean Strickland was forcibly removed from the White House grounds after trying to crash the UFC’s “Freedom 250” event in Washington overnight Sunday into Monday. He said he had be…
UFC White House event delivers knockouts, title shocks and viral moments
The UFC’s overnight White House event delivered seven fights, six knockouts, one corner stoppage and two new champions. It also produced viral off-cage moments involving Donald Tr…
Topuria loses to Gaethje in brutal UFC setback
Ilia Topuria was badly beaten by Justin Gaethje in a UFC fight on June 15, 2026, losing his title after his team asked the bout to be stopped. Spanish media described the loss as…
UFC White House event delayed by lightning storm, stirring World Cup weather concerns
A UFC event at the White House began more than 30 minutes late because of lightning, rain and strong winds. The article says the same weather issues could also complicate the 2026…
Trump Birthday Timing Dispute Shadows Iran-US Deal Announcement
Iran and the United States completed an agreement in a timing dispute shaped by Donald Trump’s 80th birthday. The announcement came just after midnight Israel time, with each side…
British Commandos Seize Russian Tanker as Iran Tensions Spike
A Hebrew current-affairs roundup highlights peak tensions with Iran, an Israeli strike in Dahieh, and a British commando operation that seized a Russian tanker. It also mentions s…
Trump Marks His Birthday With Unprecedented UFC Card on the White House Lawn
Donald Trump will celebrate his birthday with a UFC event on the White House South Lawn, a first for the presidential residence. The card, featuring seven fights and a headline bo…
UFC White House event set for Sunday night with two title fights
The UFC is holding a historic card at the White House overnight between Sunday and Monday, with live coverage on Sport 5 starting at 01:00 and the fights at 03:00. The event inclu…
Trump Marks His 80th Birthday at the White House With a UFC Spectacle and a Peace Deal in Doubt
Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday at the White House with a UFC event staged on the South Lawn. The day may also bring a planned U.S.-Iran peace deal, but Tehran has n…
Khamzat Chimaev’s Grappling Win Over Dillon Danis Erupts Into Ring Chaos
Khamzat Chimaev defeated Dillon Danis in a first-round wrestling match at a RAF event, but the bout ended in a mass brawl. After the fight, both camps entered the ring, and the ch…
Herzog поздравляет Trump on 80th birthday despite past insults over Netanyahu pardon
Israeli President Isaac Herzog sent Donald Trump a warm 80th birthday message despite Trump’s earlier insults over Benjamin Netanyahu’s trial. Herzog praised Trump’s stance on Ira…
Israeli Kickboxer Zohar Chayot Wins 2026 European Cup in Poland
Zohar Chayot, 18, won the 2026 European Cup in kickboxing in Poland in the 67 kg division. He knocked out Marcin Kasprzak in the first round and Mateusz Bialki in the third, and h…
Why Trump Skipped the U.S. World Cup Opener
Donald Trump did not attend the United States’ 4-1 World Cup win over Paraguay because he is focused on a UFC event at the White House. Mexico’s Claudia Sheinbaum also missed her…
UFC’s White House Event Faces Lawsuit as Trump Prepares for Historic Fight Night
A planned UFC event on the White House South Lawn has triggered a federal lawsuit in Virginia. The National Park Service says more than $60 million and seven agencies have already…
“Nonsense”: Netanyahu Rumor Sparks Stir Around White House UFC Event
Rumors that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would attend a UFC event at the White House in Washington were denied by UFC president Dana White, who called them “complete…
UFC White House Cage Set Up Ahead of Historic Event
The UFC has set up its cage on the White House lawn ahead of the "Freedom 250" event in Washington, marking 250 years of American independence and President Donald Trump's birthda…
UFC Waits as Ilai Barzilai's Fight Is Canceled
LFA has canceled Ilai Barzilai's fight again after failing to find a replacement opponent, and he will not compete at LFA 235. Barzilai said he was disappointed but remains focuse…
