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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
World
Dan Gelston

UFC fighters call White House event a ‘massive opportunity’

UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit, adorned in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves, delivered a vigorous dose of trash talk in anticipation of the company's unprecedented debut at the White House.

Hokit made it clear he had no intention of toning down his microphone persona, even as he prepared to fight this Sunday night on the White House South Lawn. The mixed martial arts show is strategically timed to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

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