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			<title><![CDATA[UFC Cage Locks: Will there be any upsets on White House lawn?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFC-bantamweight-fighters-Sean-OMalley-Aiemann-Zahabi.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> Five of the seven matchups slated for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House have one-sided betting odds.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 13:30:45 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in: Alex Pereira massive for heavyweight debut]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Alex-Pereira-holds-his-UFC-championship-belts.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> Alex Pereira is set for his heavyweight debut Sunday at the White House where if victorious he will make UFC history as the first fighter to win titles in three different weight classes.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 12:36:44 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA['Wildly challenging': How UFC plans to pull off White House event]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/ufc-white-house.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> Planning for the UFC's White House event began over a year ago and has featured countless logistical challenges. Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling dives deep into how the promotion plans to pull it all off on Sunday.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Sat, 13 Jun 2026 09:36:40 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[Can Zahabi use crowd as motivation against O'Malley at UFC Freedom 250?]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6398293559112.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> Aaron Bronsteter and Diana Belbita discuss Aiemann Zahabi's upcoming fight against Sean O'Malley and whather the crowd impact will affect the Canadian's motivation ahead of UFC Freedom 250.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 23:23:35 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[UFC 250 Freedom pre-fight press conference]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/freedom250newser.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> Fighters will meet the media Friday ahead of UFC 250 Freedom at the White House on Sunday. Watch the full press conference live on Sportsnet+ starting at 9:10 p.m. ET / 6:10 p.m PT.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 20:48:20 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[Judge rules Trump can stage UFC fights on White House's South Lawn]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFC-Freedom-250-lighting-rig-at-White-House.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> A federal judge refused on Friday to stop the White House from staging a UFC show this weekend in an elaborate ring already built on the South Lawn to celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary — on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 13:43:11 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[Gaethje faces 'huge challenge' against inevitable Topuria at UFC Freedom 250]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/Topuria.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> It takes some contorting to find Justin Gaethje’s path to victory over the menacing Ilia Topuria, but it’s there if you squint.

Arden Zwelling breaks down Sunday's lightweight title fight at UFC Freedom 250.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 11:29:56 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA['There's going to be surprises': Creative way to bet UFC Freedom 250 event]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/6398243751112.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> UFC betting guru Lou Finocchiaro joins VSiN By The Books to discuss a creative way to bet the main event between Ilya Topuria and Justin Gaethje, as well as a couple other matches, and some elements that might be in play outside the White House.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:39:34 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[UFC Freedom 250 Tale of the Tape: Josh Hokit vs. Derrick Lewis]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/UFC-heavyweight-fighter-Josh-Hokit-speaks-to-reporters-during-UFC-Freedom-250-media-day.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> UFC Freedom 250 was initially a six-fight card but the addition of exciting heavyweight stars Josh Hokit and Derrick Lewis has fight fans buzzing.]]></description> 
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			<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 09:52:39 EDT</pubDate>

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			<title><![CDATA[Alex Pereira looks to cement superstar status in heavyweight title fight at White House]]></title>
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			<description><![CDATA[<img src="https://www.sportsnet.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/UFC-light-heavyweight-champion-Alex-Pereira-celebrates-win.jpg" class="attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail wp-post-image" alt="" decoding="async" /> On Sunday at the White House, Alex Pereira will look to accomplish a feat no UFC superstar has done before: win a championship in a third weight class. Sportsnet's Arden Zwelling dives into his heavyweight tilt against Cyril Gane.]]></description> 
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