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Derrick Lewis has President Donald Trump to thank for spot on UFC White House card

Derrick Lewis scores another knockout in the UFC and shares a phone call with President Donald Trump

The Independent UK

First look inside the UFC 250 octagon on the White House lawn ahead of Trump’s 80th birthday fight

The event is set to begin at 8 pm on June 14

The Independent UK

Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn's Octagon is ready for Trump's 80th birthday bash

A massive UFC event is set to take over the White House's South Lawn

The Independent UK

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UFC’s parent company is betting $60M on Trump’s White House cage fights. It could all be ruined by flies

The norm-shattering South Lawn event is one in a series of costly and controversial concepts dreamed up by the president

The Independent UK

UFC fighters call White House event a ‘massive opportunity’

The claw, the temporary arena structure that houses the eight-sided cage, is the buzziest landmark this week in DC

The Independent UK

Trump’s UFC Claw will come down ‘immediately,’ White House says — despite president saying it could be there forever

Officials say in court filings that the massive arena on the south lawn will be dismantled right after the president’s birthday fight

The Independent UK

UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump

Sean Strickland claims he was not cleared to attend the UFC event because he ‘made fun of Israel and Epstein’

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Trump's DOJ Defence of a UFC Fight on the White House Lawn Is That the Lawsuit 'Arrived Too Late' To Matter

The DOJ argues against a lawsuit aiming to block a UFC event on the White House lawn, citing planning costs and athlete health risks as reasons for dismissal.

International Business Times UK

Don’t be fooled by the glitz of UFC White House – all is not well in Dana White’s world

Comment: The glamour of this event could not be in starker contrast to the UFC fight cards of recent times

The Independent UK

Federal Rules Were Quietly Bypassed to Turn Lincoln Memorial Into a UFC Stage, but a Last-Ditch Lawsuit Might Kill the Party Before the First Punch

The event’s branding as a patriotic celebration rings hollow, especially when the guest list is packed with donors.

The Mary Sue

UFC Cage Fights Enlisted for Global Diplomacy as Trump Administration Approves Historic White House Match

The US government partners with UFC in a unique sports diplomacy initiative, marking a first-of-its-kind public-private partnership to enhance global mixed martial arts growth.

International Business Times UK

Dana White thinks Trump’s White House UFC fights will attract ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ of viewers

The bold prediction comes despite the Paramount+ streaming network not having enough subscribers to pull off the feat

The Independent UK

Activist and Air Force Veteran sue to block White House UFC match, claims it’s for ‘the 80th anniversary of Donald Trump’s birth’

The plaintiff lawyer characterized the event as fundamentally corrupt.

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‘America’s backyard’ is no stranger to sports but Trump’s UFC spectacle shatters norms

The elaborate setup introduces a ‘blood sport’ to a venue previously known for joyful, family-friendly activities

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Dana White makes huge Tom Aspinall claim about UFC White House fight

With Aspinall still recovering from an eye injury, Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: watchdog group sues to block president’s ‘deeply corrupt’ birthday party

Group seeks emergency injunction to halt UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House before a single punch is thrown – key US politics stories from Monday 8 June

International Business Times UK

'Deeply Corrupt': Military Veteran Files Suit to Stop Trump's White House UFC Fight

A veteran and political organiser filed a lawsuit to stop Trump's White House UFC event, alleging corruption and misuse of national monuments for private gain.

International Business Times UK

Trump's White House UFC Fight: The Rock and Celebrities Declining Invites, Source Reveals

Celebrities, including Dwayne Johnson, decline invitations to a UFC event at the White House, raising concerns over political partisanship during America's 250th anniversary celebrations.

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The Independent UK

Trump’s White House cage fight event being snubbed by A-listers on heels of concert fiasco

Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, Jared Leto and Adam Sandler are among the celebrities who declined invites to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 event

The Independent UK

Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s UFC birthday cage fight

The White House will host six UFC bouts on the South Lawn on June 14 — Trump’s 80th birthday

International Business Times UK

Bryce Mitchell Blasts 'UFC Freedom 250' White House Fight: 'Government Should Protect, Not Entertain'

UFC Freedom 250, scheduled at the White House, faces backlash. Bryce Mitchell criticises the event, questioning government involvement in entertainment and sparking political debate.

International Business Times UK

Mark Zuckerberg Is 'One of the Absolute Killers' — Why Dana White Compares Him to Trump and Michael Jordan

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg impresses UFC's Dana White with his relentless drive in business and MMA. Explore his journey from Brazilian jiu-jitsu success to overcoming injuries.

The Independent UK

Can Dana White swing the pendulum back in his favour as Eddie Hearn feud rages on?

White’s Zuffa Boxing lands in the UK, as Chris Billam-Smith headlines a show in his hometown of Bournemouth

International Business Times UK

Massive $1.5 Million UFC Freedom 250 Packages Sell Rapidly for Exclusive Seats on Trump's White House Lawn

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces scrutiny over £1.15 million sponsorships and military participation, prompting a Congressional probe into potential ethical violations.

International Business Times UK

Trump's $60M White House UFC Event: 90K Fans, 'The Claw,' and a Lightweight Title Fight on His 80th Birthday

The White House South Lawn is set to host a UFC event featuring title fights, concerts, and celebrity guests, transforming the historic site into a commercial fight venue.

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