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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

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UFC White House headliners trade digs ahead of fight

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The Independent UK

UFC White House fighters Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje trade insults about ‘divorce’ and family

Topuria will defend his lightweight title against interim champion Gaethje on Sunday

The Independent UK

Heavy security in advance of White House 250th festivities

The National Mall is being transformed for almost daily events in the weeks leading up to the nation’s 250th birthday on July 4, with unprecedented security and a request that those planning to participate in some of the main activities register in advance. Events kick off Friday evening near the…

Roll Call

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

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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

The Independent UK

Boxing Legend Adrien Broner Claims He Almost Beat 'Drunk' Jon Jones Up In Las Vegas

Former boxing champion Adrien Broner claims he nearly fought UFC star Jon Jones, who was allegedly drunk, during a heated encounter in Las Vegas.

International Business Times UK

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 Independent UK

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

The Guardian - US

What time does the knicks game start? New York in lockdown as Donald Trump attends NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden featuring New York Knicks-San Antonio Spurs

Donald Trump, a long-time Knicks fan, last visited Madison Square Garden in November 2024 to watch a UFC fight after his election victory.

The Economic Times

Topuria vs Gaethje: What Prediction Markets Say About the UFC Freedom 250 Main Event

Kalshi and Polymarket are heavily in favor of Ilia Topuria beating Justin Gaethje. Fight props are leaning on Topuria finishing Gaethje early on.

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The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump dismisses idea that Iran betrays his ‘no new wars’ campaign message

President Donald Trump is dismissing the idea that launching the war with Iran this year betrayed his refrain of “No new wars” that he made as he campaigned for the White House

The Guardian - US

Lawsuit aims to block UFC event at White House on Trump’s birthday

Case argues Trump administration broke federal laws to accomodate ‘deeply corrupt’ commercial sporting event

International Business Times

Lawsuit Seeks To Stop UFC Event Planned For White House South Lawn

A federal lawsuit seeks to derail plans for an Ultimate Fighting Championship event planned for the White House's South Lawn.

Latin Times

Trump's White House UFC Spectacle Faces Legal Challenge Over Use of Federal Grounds

The suit contends the administration violated National Park Service regulations prohibiting sporting events on federal parkland and failed to conduct required environmental reviews

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Trump says the U.S. 250th anniversary will be ‘a Rally to end all Rallies’ in Washington, after he canceled his Kennedy Center concert series

Trump cancels concert series, announces 250th anniversary rally.

Euronews

Donald Trump’s Freedom 250 / birthday cage fight event snubbed by celebrities

Donald Trump’s extravagant 80th birthday cage fight on the White House lawn is proving to be celebrity repellent... Adam Sandler, Jared Leto and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson are among the celebrities who have declined invites to the UFC Freedom 250 event set to take place on 14 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.

The Independent UK

Trump sued for ‘corrupt’ use of White House South Lawn to celebrate his 80th birthday with UFC fight

Crews are currently erecting an octagon-shaped cage on the South Lawn

AAP

Aussie hits jackpot in Vegas for fifth straight victory

Australian Tom Nolan overcame dogged Frenchman Fares Ziam ‌to earn a unanimous decision in their lightweight bout at the UFC Fight Night in Nevada.

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.

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

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