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Gaethje scores upset, McGregor aims for comeback at UFC White House

MMA Fighting • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 3:30 PM

Last updated Jun 18, 2026

Gaethje scores upset, McGregor aims for comeback at UFC White House

Summary

UFC White House, held recently, featured Justin Gaethje scoring a notable upset against Ilia Topuria. The event also included controversy surrounding Ciryl Gane's victory over Alex Pereira, who expressed frustration with the outcome. The show discussed McGregor's anticipated comeback and the official confirmation of Islam Makhachev facing Ian Machado Garry. Further reactions and analyses are available through a viewer Q&A format.

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By the Numbers

•Justin Gaethje scored an upset over Ilia Topuria at UFC White House.
•Ciryl Gane's controversial win against Alex Pereira drew criticism.
•Conor McGregor is working towards a comeback fight.
•Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry is now officially scheduled.

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3:30 PMMMA Fighting — Between the Links: UFC White House Reactions, McGregor’s Comeback, Makhachev vs. Garry Official
3:30 PMYahoo Sports — Between the Links: UFC White House Reactions, McGregor’s Comeback, Makhachev vs. Garry Official

What they're saying

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UFC White House was the biggest event of the year, and one we’ll talk about for a long time. Justin Gaethje scored one of the most impressive upsets ever, Alex Pereira is still fuming about Ciryl Gane beating him, and Josh Hokit went viral, for not the best reasons. And that’s just the tip of the iceberg. On an all-new edition of Between the Links, Jed Meshew takes the reins to discuss UFC White House and the fallout from this week, turning the conversation into mostly a viewer Q&A. Topics discussed may include Gaethje’s upset over Topuria, Gane’s latest controversial win, Pereira’s response to his loss, Conor McGregor’s comeback, the finally official Islam Makhachev vs. Ian Machado Garry fight, and more. Join MMA Fighting’s Jed Meshew as he answers your questions all show long. Watch the show live at Noon ET / 9 a.m. PT in the video above. If you missed the show live, you can still watch above, or listen to the podcast version, which can be found below and on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and wherever you get your pods.
— MMA Fightingby Jed Meshew