Homeland Security has identified an alleged ringleader of a UFC White House terror plot as an illegal alien from Mexico, according to a Thursday, June 18, 2026 roundup of major MMA and combat sports stories.
The development headlined a busy day of MMA-related news that also included a report of a high-profile return bout, fresh fighter claims, and legal trouble for a combat sports legend.
A report states that Zabit Magomedsharipov will return to fight Dan Hooker in Moscow on July 5. The matchup adds another notable booking to the UFC schedule as fans look ahead to the summer slate.
Elsewhere, Alex Pereira claimed that illegal blows saved a tired Ciryl Gane, while Diego Lopes was highlighted for having won fights at UFC 300, The Sphere, and The White House. In boxing, Floyd Mayweather is facing legal trouble related to a large advance.
The stories were compiled as part of the recurring Midnight Mania feature, which gathers notable recent and potential future UFC matchups and fighter activities across the combat sports landscape.
