main event

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During the main event on Sunday evening, every fighter walked from the White House down to the octagon flanked by an honor guard of two “American Heroes.”

From Slate • Jun. 16, 2026

He is scheduled to do so July 11 in a welterweight bout against Max Holloway at UFC 329 in Las Vegas as the main event of International Fight Week.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

This year, they’ve added entertainment and moved the main event to nearby Tionesta.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 3, 2026

And so the main event is upon us, the headline act.

From BBC • May 10, 2026

We pause for a quick breakfast and scramble to get dressed for the main event.

From "Linked" by Gordon Korman