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Terrina Jairaj

‘United Nations of Fighting’: Marco Rubio Inks a Deal With UFC for South Lawn Matches, but the $60 Million Price Tag Is Fueling a Legal Firestorm

The White House is about to get a whole lot louder this weekend. Secretary of State Marco Rubio just signed an MoU with the UFC, officially launching a public-private partnership that will bring cage fights to the South Lawn. The event, set for Sunday, is part of the administration’s celebration of the nation’s 250th birthday, but it’s already drawing fire from critics who say the $60 million price tag and corporate ties are crossing ethical lines.

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