Straitstimes.com header logo

Choose edition

Search

singapore

asia

world

opinion

life

business

sport

Visual

Podcasts

STClassifieds

Paid press releases

Advertise with us

FAQs

Contact us

 

Ultimate Fighting Championship

Happy birthday, Mr President: Trump to turn 80 with UFC fight at White House

The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 event weighs 544 tonnes, is 47m wide and 28m tall – taller than the White House itself.
The arena for the UFC Freedom 250 event weighs 544 tonnes, is 47m wide and 28m tall – taller than the White House itself.

Few Americans back Trump's White House cage match plan, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

A view of the setup ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci
A view of the setup ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., U.S., June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Evan Vucci

Political blows fly ahead of Trump’s White House UFC fight

Preparations on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight event in June on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, the US, on June 4, 2026.
Preparations on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight event in June on the South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, the US, on June 4, 2026.

Mixed Martial Arts-New stars and storytelling to drive Coker's new MMA chapter

Trump builds giant stage at White House for birthday cage fight

Construction is underway on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June on the South Lawn of the White House.
Construction is underway on a temporary arena that will host the UFC Freedom 250 fight card in June on the South Lawn of the White House.

Ex-UFC champion Ronda Rousey rolls back the clock to submit Gina Carano in 17 seconds

Ronda Rousey (blue gloves) embracing Gina Carano (red gloves) after a women's featherweight bout at Intuit Dome on May 16.
Ronda Rousey (blue gloves) embracing Gina Carano (red gloves) after a women's featherweight bout at Intuit Dome on May 16.

Sean Strickland hands Khamzat Chimaev first loss, reclaims UFC middleweight crown

Sean Strickland celebrating after defeating Khamzat Chimaev during UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9, 2026. He becomes a two-time UFC middleweight champion.
Sean Strickland celebrating after defeating Khamzat Chimaev during UFC 328 at Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on May 9, 2026. He becomes a two-time UFC middleweight champion.

Biggest MMA fight of all time: Ronda Rousey on comeback bout against Gina Carano

Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano pose after the press conference for the Most Valuable Promotions MMA card at Palladium Theater.
Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano pose after the press conference for the Most Valuable Promotions MMA card at Palladium Theater.

Movsar Evloev edges out Lerone Murphy to set up UFC featherweight title shot

Movsar Evloev in action during his majority decision win against Lerone Murphy at UFC London on March 21, 2026, at the O2 Arena.
Movsar Evloev in action during his majority decision win against Lerone Murphy at UFC London on March 21, 2026, at the O2 Arena.

UFC fighters heading to Quantico to train FBI agents

Dana White (left), CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, is reportedly a  supporter of US President Donald Trump.
Dana White (left), CEO of Ultimate Fighting Championship, is reportedly a  supporter of US President Donald Trump.

E-paper

Newsletters

Podcasts

RSS Feed

About Us

Terms & Conditions

Personal Data Protection Notice

Need help? Reach us here.

Advertise with us

Download the app

Get unlimited access to exclusive stories and incisive insights from the ST newsroom
Subscribe Placeholder
MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.