The drama continues with Sean O'Malley claiming Ilia Topuria's team filmed him after a hostile encounter where Topuria "wouldn't look at me." Alex Pereira also weighed in on a recent confrontation, stating he could have "slapped" Josh Hokit if he wanted to, but he knows "how to keep my cool." Even Herb Dean got a surprise defense from Dan Hardy amidst the tensions surrounding Alex Pereira, showing how quickly things can escalate in and out of the octagon.
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We summarise the day's news in our own words. Full credit to the outlets below for the original reporting, click through to read their work.
- UFC Vegas 119 ‘Kape vs. Horiguchi 2’ play-by-play, results & round scoring (Sherdog)
- Sean O’Malley claims Ilia Topuria’s team filmed him following hostile reaction: ‘Wouldn’t look at me’ (Bloody Elbow)
- White House history! UFC Collectibles auctioning off same red stool Ilia Topuria quit on at UFC Freedom 250 (MMA Mania)
- Conor McGregor backs ambitious plan to end bitter Dana White vs. Eddie Hearn feud (Bloody Elbow)
- Stella Hemetsberger has ‘certain’ prediction for her teammate’s ONE World Title fight on Friday (BJPENN.com)
- UFC Vegas 119 weigh-in results: Main event set; 1 fighter heavy (Sherdog)
- Grayson Wells Eyes Regaining Historic Bare Knuckle Crown in Havoc FC 22 Battle (LowKick MMA)
- Alex Pereira says he could have ‘slapped’ Josh Hokit if he wanted to: ‘I know how to keep my cool’ (Bloody Elbow)
- Ronda Rousey reignites Hunter Campbell feud after UFC Freedom 250 viewership revealed (BJPENN.com)
- Zabit Magomedsharipov books grappling match with top 15 UFC bantamweight (MMA Fighting)
- Ronda Rousey responds to UFC White House viewership numbers with pointed message to Hunter Campbell (MMA Fighting)
- Conor McGregor described as the reason for Ireland’s negative association with MMA by ex-teammate (Bloody Elbow)
- Ronda Rousey mocks Dana White’s sidekick in cheeky reaction to UFC Freedom 250 viewership figures (Bloody Elbow)
- Herb Dean gets surprise defense from Dan Hardy amidst Alex Pereira tensions (BJPENN.com)
Split from that day's roundup, so the sources listed are the full set behind the whole edition rather than this story alone.
This story ran in the June 20, 2026 edition of the daily show.