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Anderson Silva and James Irvin grapple against the cage during their UFC Featherweight Championship rematch at the HSBC Arena in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Dana White stands between Conor McGregor, in a purple suit, and Dustin Poirier, in a patterned shirt, keeping them apart during a UFC 264 press conference in Las Vegas. Conor McGregor smiles and poses with an Irish flag draped over his shoulders and a championship belt around his waist after winning a UFC featherweight title fight. Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia fight in a UFC octagon on the South Lawn of the White House at night, with the illuminated White House and a large audience in the background. Ronda Rousey, wearing black shorts and sports bra, throws a punch at Bethe Correia, who is in white and black, during their UFC mixed martial arts fight in a cage.
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    Tushaar Kuthiala has over a decade of experience in news media, content creation, and digital marketing. Over the course of his career, Tushaar has written features and articles on sports, geopolitics, defense, and the Indian diaspora for various media platforms. He has also worked on content marketing campaigns for tech companies, educational institutions, and more. He holds a Bachelor's degree from Delhi University.  

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Type Description Contributor Date
Added image from UFC event at the White House. Jun 16, 2026
Adjusted description of UFC Freedom 250. Jun 15, 2026
Revised the Top Questions section. Jun 11, 2026
Added information about the UFC's growing popularity in the 2020s and UFC Freedom 250. May 28, 2026
Link added. May 26, 2026
New article added. Dec 15, 2025
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