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Egypt has inaugurated its new central military headquarters, named 'The Octagon,' which is reported to be the largest defense complex in the world, surpassing the size of the Pentagon. The massive 22,000-acre facility was unveiled by President el-Sisi, with Romanian media also reporting on the event.
Jimmy Fallon faced criticism for hosting UFC star Conor McGregor on The Tonight Show and discussing his return to the Octagon without addressing McGregor’s ongoing civil rape trial.
Ronda Rousey made a triumphant return to the Octagon after a nearly 10-year hiatus, quickly defeating Gina Carano in their highly anticipated mixed martial arts fight, which was streamed live on Netflix and marked the platform's debut in MMA.
Sean Strickland, a former UFC champion, has issued a threat to shoot Khamzat Chimaev and his team if they attempt to attack him outside the octagon before their scheduled fight at UFC 328.
UFC fighter Daniel Rodriguez has announced his intention to return to the octagon, revealing he spent eight months in a Mexican jail and vowing to show the 'monster that prison created.'
UFC fighter Daniel Rodriguez had initially hoped to face Leon Edwards in his return to the octagon before being booked for UFC Belgrade.
A US judge has rejected a lawsuit seeking to block a UFC cage fight scheduled to take place at the White House. This decision allows the event to proceed despite various legal and public objections.
Cameroonian Francis Ngannou, returning to MMA, and Frenchman Salahdine Parnasse, making his US debut, both delivered dominant performances in the octagon at a Los Angeles event on Saturday.
UFC fighter Francis Marshall, feeling comfortable in the octagon after going the distance with a grappler, is now setting his sights on securing a spot at UFC 330 in Philadelphia. He is eager for his next fight.
UFC undisputed heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall has announced his readiness to return to the octagon after a long recovery, but states he will only fight if the UFC 'respects' him regarding compensation, calling current numbers 'completely unfair'.
Chrissy Blair revealed that Carrie Underwood's designer created special outfits for the Octagon girls participating in the UFC's Freedom 250 event, highlighting the excitement surrounding the event's unique attire.
UFC contender Shavkat Rakhmonov is actively rehabilitating a knee injury as he works towards a return to the octagon, having not competed since December 2024.
UFC fighter Jamie Siraj has successfully battled back from a terrifying illness, overcoming a personal war that was more challenging than any fight he will face in the octagon.