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HISTORICAL FACTS: 2 - The Untold Story

Conservatives and Progressives Condemn UFC Fighter After Michelle Obama Smear, as Her Presidential Center Opens This Week

UFC fighter Josh Hokit turned the biggest win of his career into a national backlash after using a post-fight interview at the White House to repeat a false and offensive conspiracy theory about former First Lady Michelle Obama. The reaction was swift and unusually broad.

Latin Times

Michelle Obama Resurfaced Speech Silences Josh Hokit After Vile UFC Fight Comment Claiming Former First Lady Is a 'Man'

UFC fighter Josh Hokit's controversial remark at the White House reignites interest in Michelle Obama's 2014 speech, highlighting dignity and womanhood. The internet responds with a powerful counter-narrative.

International Business Times UK

MAGA Heads Really Want Us to Care About the UFC Freedom 250: “We’re Witnessing the End of the Left in Realtime”

There’s no doubt that the Trump administration has a specific aesthetic, and that the recent UFC Freedom 250 fits in well with that vibe. The name UFC Freedom 250 is a reference to the upcoming 250th anniversary of the declaration of independence, and the much hyped event took place last…

The Mary Sue

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Dana White condemns UFC fighter’s ‘nasty’ comments about Michelle Obama

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The Independent UK

UFC CEO Dana White slams comments by fighter who called Michelle Obama a ‘man’

Josh Hokit yelled out ‘Michelle Obama is a man!’ unprompted during a post-fight interview with UFC announer Joe Rogan

The Independent UK

Trump's UFC bash a gift to billionaires

The White House was privatized for the financial benefit of Trump's wealthy allies

Salon

Don't expect a repeat. UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

UFC CEO Dana White called fight night at the White House a smashing success

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Trump Sparks Fresh Health Panic Over 'Visibly Discolored' Hand and Mysterious Facial Bruise at 80th Birthday UFC Bash

Trump's heavily made‑up, discoloured hand and apparent facial bruise reignited scrutiny of his health despite repeated assurances from his doctor that he is in 'excellent' condition.

International Business Times UK

That brutal, unserious cage fight underlined who Trump really is — and what he’s doing to America

ANALYSIS: Hosting a fighting championship on the White House lawn was even worse than anyone expected, writes Holly Baxter

The Independent UK

Controversy and a corporate spectacle under the Claw: Trump’s birthday fight night at the White House

Despite a last-ditch legal bid to block the event, the White House spent the night as a marketing department for the private fighting company

The Guardian - US

White House Picked Fight With the Weather Channel Over 'B.S. Clickbait' Ahead of UFC Freedom 250

The White House's official rapid-response account on X became embroiled in a public dispute with The Weather Channel this week after the network highlighted potential weather-related disruptions ahead of UFC Freedom 250, an event held on the White House South Lawn.

Latin Times

Dana White teases Tyson Fury’s shock Zuffa signing before Anthony Joshua fight

Fury was in attendance for UFC Freedom 250 at the White House

The Independent UK

Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear

Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria in the main event as a night of military pageantry, political theater and cage fighting veered into conspiracy-laden culture-war rhetoric

The Guardian - US

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal and UFC cage fight on the White House South Lawn

Trump delayed his attendance to the French region of Evian where leaders of the Group of Seven – or G7 – are set to meet to host his UFC fight birthday event.

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The Independent UK

Big-name celebrities were invited to Trump’s UFC White House event. Very few turned up

Adam Sandler, Guy Ritchie and Tom Brady were rumored to be invited by UFC boss Dana White, but they appeared to snub the unprecedented birthday bash

International Business Times UK

Why Was Sean Strickland Escorted Out? Reason Behind UFC Star's Denied Clearance for Freedom 250 Event

Sean Strickland was escorted out of UFC Freedom 250 in Washington, sparking debate over whether he was banned or faced clearance issues, amid conflicting statements from UFC officials.

France 24

In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry.

The Times of India

Trump Coins: Silver and gold medallions bearing Trump's face, 'designed' by him, cost up to $12,000

President Donald Trump has released a special-edition coin featuring his own image to mark his 80th birthday, as part of a licensing deal between his family and the UFC drawing fresh scrutiny over the MAGA supremo's business dealings.

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Evening Standard

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran peace deal and White House cage fights

British boxing star, Tyson Fury, was among the guests in Washington, wearing a Donald Trump for prime minister baseball hat.

The Independent UK

The Latest: Trump celebrates his 80th birthday with a UFC cage fight at the White House

The White House has never seen anything like the UFC show President Donald Trump is hosting to celebrate his 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary

The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250 LIVE results: Ilia Topuria rushed to hospital after White House pummelling by Justin Gaethje

An unprecedented event on the South Lawn ended with Topuria being beaten for the first time, as Gaethje finally became undisputed lightweight champion

International Business Times UK

Will UFC Freedom 250 Fights Move Indoors? Producer Scrambles as Rain Chance Hits 60%

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces weather challenges with rain and thunderstorms threatening the historic outdoor event. Contingency plans are in place to manage potential disruptions.

The Times of India

At 80, Donald Trump chooses cage fight in an octagon over a rocking chair

Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a White House cage fight, a spectacle critics decried as vulgar while supporters hailed it as American exceptionalism. The event, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' saw bare-knuckle combat on the South Lawn, replacing traditional presidential events.

Euronews

Everything you need to know ahead of the White House's controversial UFC 250 event

The Freedom UFC 250 event will celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary as well as US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.

The Independent UK

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with a UFC fight at the White House as Americans pay the price for his Iran war

Trump’s pal Dana White said the fight will go on ‘no matter what’

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