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Hunter Biden challenges Donald Trump Jr. to a fight in a social media post criticizing the White House UFC event

This is not the first time Hunter Biden challenged Don Jr. to a cage fight.

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Viewership for Trump’s UFC fights 117 million short of Dana White’s Super Bowl-level prediction

UFC president Dana White had bullishly predicted ‘Super Bowl-type numbers’ for the event

The Independent UK

FBI foils plot targeting White House UFC event, five arrested across multiple states

Five suspects from Ohio, Missouri and California are in custody after the FBI learned of the threat four days before the South Lawn event.

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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

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.

Euronews

Peace deal and cage-fights for Trump's 80th birthday

Donald Trump has celebrated his 80th birthday sitting ring-side at an Ultimate Fighting Championship event he is hosting on the South Lawn of the White House.

AAP

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.

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Eric Trump calls out ‘AI generated screenshots’ after post claims he asked UFC Freedom 250 commentator if fights were ‘rigged’

His denials came as the combat spectacle unfolded on the South Lawn of the White House

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

The Independent UK

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.

Euronews

Trump Turns 80 With UFC Fighters in a Cage on the South Lawn Because the Polls Say His Tough-Guy Image Is 'Crumbling'

Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a £44m UFC event at the White House, amidst declining approval ratings and political challenges.

International Business Times UK

The White House UFC Fight Is the Perfect Event for the Present, Not the Past

A cage fight on the South Lawn may be an unusual choice to celebrate the Founding. But it is a mirror of our political moment.

Reason

Meet Ilia Topuria, the stone-cold fighter headlining the UFC’s remarkable White House event

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Before the unbeaten champion eyes another iconic KO as he defends his title against USA’s Justin Gaethje, he speaks to Alex Pattle about the fight of his life on the South Lawn – and why he’s ‘already lived it’

The Independent UK

Seven fights on the South Lawn: Trump prepares for UFC birthday spectacle at White House

Show goes on for Trump’s 80th birthday event – featuring a 92ft ‘Claw’, thousands of seats and a fighting cage – despite ominous weather forecasts

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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

International Business Times UK

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

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.

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

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The Independent UK

Dana White confirms UFC White House attendance numbers and military involvement

The UFC’s Octagon will be built on the South Lawn on 14 June, for an unprecedented fight event

The Independent UK

UFC White House start time announced as fight-week schedule is confirmed

On 14 June, the UFC will stage an unprecedented fight card, which is expected to play out on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

Dana White confirms surprise plans for ‘free tickets’ to UFC White House card

On 14 June, the UFC will stage an unprecedented fight event on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

UFC confirms White House fight card as Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje headlines

An unprecedented event will take place on 14 June, with the Octagon expected to be built on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

Dana White gives major UFC White House update: ‘The card is built’

The UFC will host an unprecedented fight card on 14 June, seemingly on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

Jon Jones health update casts doubt over dream UFC White House appearance

When asked about a wrestling match with a former rival, Jones’s answer might have given a clue to his chances of fighting on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

Arman Tsarukyan provides major clue to UFC White House progress

The UFC is planning an unprecedented fight card, which is set to take place on the South Lawn on 14 June

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