Diego Lopes and Steve Garcia were first to fight -- and they made history as the first fighters to scrap on the White House's lawn -- and it was fun!
Garcia, ranked 9th, started off strong, getting the better of Lopes, ranked 2nd, in the first round ... but that was until Diego cracked Steve with a left on the chin, rocking his opp.
New details surrounding Aldon Smith's sudden death are coming to light ... with the reports the former NFL star was found unresponsive inside a truck shortly before he was pronounced dead Saturday.
Smith had spent part of the day with friend Amir Shirazi, helping deliver pizzas to a local homeless outreach organization in the Bay Area before running several errands together, according to the San Francisco Chronicle.
However, after returning to Shirazi's home in Los Gatos, the day took a devastating turn. Shirazi told the Chronicle he briefly went inside the house, only to return and find Smith slumped over in the front passenger seat of a pickup truck.
Congresswoman Anna Paulina Luna says loving the UFC fight on the White House lawn isn't a choice ... it's chemical -- with testosterone producers sure to enjoy.
Our TMZDC team caught up with the Florida rep. before the controversial event on Sunday ... and we had to ask about all the backlash for the event.
Luna's clear that people who don't produce testosterone -- basically, weaklings and wimps -- are the only ones who can't get behind this event ... a knock on many liberals who have attacked the prez for going through with it.
Donald Trump is one of the oldest sitting presidents in U.S. history ... and now he's completed another decade of life.
Trump is turning 80 today, and he's celebrating at the White House UFC Freedom 250 event, which is going down on the South Lawn.
POTUS is sure to be decked out in his birthday best for the occasion ... we're guessing we'll see him in his signature spray tan and a dramatic combover.
But the Prez wasn't always this old! Check out our gallery to see for yourself and take a stroll down memory lane.
A video of Aldon Smith getting a haircut just days before his death has surfaced online, showing the former NFL star in a reflective mood during a routine barbershop visit.
In the clip, Smith is seated in the barber’s chair as he chats casually with his barber. At one point, he mentions he’s "had better days," but doesn’t go into detail when asked further.
Smith appears hesitant to elaborate, saying he’s been dealing with something he’s "had to deal with" his whole life, and noting he’s currently struggling with how things are unfolding, without providing specifics.
Charles Barkley couldn’t hide his surprise over one familiar face showing up courtside during Game 5 of the NBA Finals ... and he made sure to call it out on live TV.
As "Inside the NBA" was heading to a commercial break on Saturday night, Barkley reacted in real time after cameras cut to actress Sydney Sweeney in the crowd.
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"Is that Sydney Sweeney?" Barkley said, sounding genuinely shocked before adding, "Everybody’s a New York Knicks fan now."
Jalen Brunson is making it clear he’s got Monica McNutt’s back after she caught heat from Taylor Swift fans during the NBA Finals ... and he has a message for the Swifties.
Following the Knicks’ championship-clinching Game 5 win, Brunson took a moment to address the controversy surrounding McNutt’s comments about Swift during the Game 4 broadcast.
Brunson, who was seen celebrating with McNutt courtside, bumped into her during the postgame excitement before turning his attention to the online backlash.
A shooting in Times Square left one teenager injured following the Knicks’ Game 5 NBA Finals victory ... with police describing a night of widespread chaos across New York City.
Law enforcement sources tell us the most serious incident unfolded around 43rd Street and Broadway, where a 17-year-old victim was shot during the post-game celebrations.
Authorities say the NYPD, not an ambulance, transported the teen victim to the hospital because emergency vehicles were unable to access the area due to massive crowds that had "completely taken it over."
In the viral video circulating online, the four-time Oscar nominee suggests he’d choose being in the building for a Knicks game over attending the Academy Awards ... a statement that instantly sent sports and entertainment fans a tizzy online.
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The moment is already lighting up social media, with users replaying the video and reacting to Chalamet’s enthusiasm for his team and his apparent dogging of Hollywood’s biggest night.
The city that never sleeps didn’t even try to chill Saturday night ... because the moment the Knicks secured a massive Game 5 victory in the NBA Finals, New York City exploded into celebration.
Seconds after the final buzzer, crowds spilled into the streets across Manhattan, Brooklyn, and beyond ... turning sidewalks and intersections into full-blown parties as fans celebrated the series-shifting win.
Car horns blared nonstop, people waved Knicks gear in the air, and impromptu chants echoed through the city as thousands of fans poured outside to mark the historic win.
WATCH: School Bus driver attempts to defend his bus from unruly crowd
Cardi B was every Knicks fan Saturday night ... completely losing it as New York locked up a huge Game 5 victory.
The rapper documented the emotional roller coaster on social media, first telling fans not to judge her for where she was watching the game, as she filmed herself from what she said to be her basement -- admitting she was glued to the action from home as the Knicks battled for the win.
Catch the clip ... the second the final buzzer sounded and the Knicks secured the victory, Cardi exploded in celebration -- screaming, yelling and running laps around her house while repeatedly shouting, "Oh my God!" and "We won!"
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Still buzzing from the win, Cardi declared, "We outside right now!" before explaining she needed to get glam ASAP because, as she put it, "the streets are calling me" ... in other words, there was no chance she was staying home after that.
Oh, Trav! ... Taylor Swift and her soon-to-be hubby weren't ready to call it a night after catching Maya Rudolph's performance in "Oh, Mary!" in New York City.
The couple was photographed heading to dinner in Times Square, following the Broadway show, arriving side-by-side as they continued their evening.
Swift opted for a sleek all-black look, pairing a tailored outfit with stylish pumps, while Kelce kept it sharp in a coordinated dark ensemble of his own .. rocking a floral Valentino shirt and red cap.
Nicki Minaj and Kenneth Petty are pounding the alarm at rumors they split … a new video shows the two chilling out at the FIFA World Cup.
The rapper shared a post which shows her smiling with her young son, Papa Bear, whom she shares with Petty, inside MetLife Stadium where Brazil and Morocco faced off for their FIFA World Cup match.
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At one point, the camera pans to reveal Petty standing on a small flight of stairs in their VIP section. While you don’t see any PDA, it’s clear from the video that Nicki and Kenneth are still linked.
James Harden was arrested early Saturday morning and charged with the unlawful carrying of weapons ... TMZ has learned.
The arrest went down in Texas ... and according to authorities, he was caught with a handgun in his vehicle. It was allegedly in plain sight and not being carried in a holster. His charge is a misdemeanor.
A spokesperson for the Houston Police Department tells TMZ ... he was pulled over at 1800 Crawford Street for a traffic violation. He identified himself and was was taken into custody.
Former NBA star Trevor Ariza told the court about his financial situation as part of his legal battle with his ex-wife, Bree Anderson Ariza ... and it's a far cry from what he was making as a player.
TMZ obtained an income and expense declaration filed by Trevor, which states he earns an average of $6,000 per month as a trainer for the disabled … but says he only made around $2,316 last month.
He also claims he earns around $667 per month from investments in Buffalo Wild Wings. He said he has around $50K in cash and bank accounts … and $2.5 million in real property.
Alex Pereira is looking to make history Sunday at the White House, becoming the first-ever fighter to hold a championship in three different weight classes ... which some fans think would make him the greatest ever.
Poatan, however, isn't concerned with the debate!
"Brother, winning or not winning this belt, people are still gonna talk. People are gonna agree or not agree, there is a lot of hating, a lot of ego on this fight, by many guys, even from the media, former fighters, might be a little bit frustrated, no matter what I do, they're never content, so I just focus on doing my job and winning fights," Pereira told Babcock this week.
