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UFC Freedom 250 start time and how to watch as White House hosts fight night on Trump’s birthday

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The Independent UK

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

UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company

Some fighters will receive bonuses in ‘stablecoins’ issued by Trump family business World Liberty Financial

The Guardian - US

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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

From ‘human cockfighting’ to the White House lawn: the stratospheric rise of the UFC’s Dana White

Strange things are afoot at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, giving rise to an obvious question: how did we get here?

The Guardian - US

Trump's 80th birthday: White House cage fight spectacle amidst war and controversy

US President Donald Trump marks his 80th birthday with a unique cage-fighting event at the White House. This spectacle occurs as the president faces political challenges, including a war in Iran and scrutiny over his health. The event, featuring UFC mixed martial arts, contrasts sharply with previous presidential birthdays, which…

The Economic Times

Trump news at a glance: president claims Iran ‘no longer want a nuclear weapon’ amid peace deal hopes

Washington and Tehran express increasing optimism that weeks of halting negotiations may be drawing to a close – key US politics stories from Saturday 13 June at a glance

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Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place at the White House?

Presidential residence set to host controversial combat sports event

Evening Standard

Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place on a Sunday?

Controversial UFC card set to take place at White House

Evening Standard

An octagon on the White House lawn for Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th, in photos

A massive UFC event is taking over the White House’s South Lawn. The event celebrates President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Fights are scheduled for Sunday night, with additional activities planned throughout the weekend.

The Independent UK

Pilot Nearly Blinded by White House UFC Lights He Described as '10 Times Worse Than a Laser'

A pilot reported blinding lights from a White House UFC event disrupted their landing at Reagan National Airport, raising aviation safety concerns in the heavily monitored airspace.

International Business Times UK

UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in LIVE: Joe Rogan ‘screws up’ as host while fans boo foreign White House fighters

Ahead of Sunday’s remarkable fights on the South Lawn, fighters tipped the scales at the Ellipse

The Independent UK

Trump expects to sign a deal with Iran on Sunday, but Tehran may want to avoid giving him a gift on his birthday

"Seems fitting that this should serve as the endgame."

Fortune

UFC White House fighter throws up at weigh-in: ‘So what? I was drinking’

The controversial Hokit, who has made a name for himself by playing different characters, was added to Sunday’s fight card at Donald Trump’s request

The Independent UK

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International Business Times UK

Iran Rejects Trump's Deal-Signing Claim, Calls Sunday Deadline a Birthday 'Propaganda Event'

Iranian officials refute US President Trump's claims of a new diplomatic agreement, criticising the proposed timeline as a domestic PR stunt coinciding with Trump's birthday and a UFC event.

The Independent UK

Lights from Trump’s White House UFC fight are blinding pilots at DC airport, report says

A pilot described the glare from the White House UFC event lighting as ’10 times worse than any laser illumination event’ they had ever experienced

International Business Times UK

Topuria vs Gaethje: Who Is Winning the Net Worth Battle Ahead of UFC Freedom 250?

The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House marks a historic moment, featuring high-profile fights and celebrating 250 years of the United States. Top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline the event.

The Independent UK

Bill Maher slams ‘redneck’ Trump over UFC fight: ‘The emperor is holding gladiator games on his birthday’

Trump’s birthday bash includes a massive MMA event on the south lawn of the White House

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The Guardian - US

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump’s UFC event at White House

Former congresswoman nevertheless says she hopes the fighting event will be ‘great’ and wishes president well

The Independent UK

Time to rage in the cage at the White House. UFC the main event at Trump's 80th birthday bash

Donald Trump is making a splash by hosting a UFC event at the White House, marking his 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary

The Independent UK

Inside the crowd drawn to Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 fight at the White House

Throngs of UFC fans have descended on the nation's capital for an usual fight night at the White House

International Business Times UK

Melania Trump Shock: Trump's Bizarre, Defensive Comments About FLOTUS' Body Resurface Ahead of His 80th

Donald Trump's old Fox News remarks about Melania Trump have resurfaced as he marks his 80th with a White House UFC event. The clip has revived scrutiny of his long habit of turning private moments into public spectacle.

The Guardian - US

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

International Business Times UK

10 Photos of UFC Freedom 250 Star Ilia Topuria's Ex-Wife, Giorgina Uzcategui Badell: A Peek at Her Lifestyle & Net Worth

Giorgina Uzcategui Badell, former partner of UFC star Ilia Topuria, has built a successful career in entrepreneurship, managing business ventures in renewable energy and social media branding.

International Business Times UK

Trump UFC Birthday Celebration Faces Extreme Threat From Swarming Insects and Severe Weather

Donald Trump's UFC birthday celebration at the White House faces severe weather and insect threats, prompting organisers to implement emergency measures to protect the event.

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