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'Destruction and Grift': Trump Sparks Outrage After Building 5,000-Seat UFC Arena on White House Lawn

Donald Trump's decision to build a 5,000‑seat UFC arena on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday has drawn sharp criticism from biographer Michael Wolff and dismal poll numbers from the US public.

International Business Times 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

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Construction for UFC stage has tourists fuming over blocked views at the Lincoln Memorial

Some visitors have said the ongoing construction for UFC Freedom 250 press conference disrupted their visit to the Lincoln Memorial

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’

The Guardian - US

Trump Begs for Birthday Wishes: Inside the High-Pressure Email Demanding MAGA Patriots Sign His Card

Donald Trump's 80th birthday is being turned into a full-blown MAGA production, from a fundraising email demanding supporters sign his 'only official' card to a UFC cage fight on the White House lawn.

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.

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Ex-UFC Star Paige VanZant Leaves Fans Disgusted With Her Latest Social Media Stunt

Ex-UFC fighter turned influencer Paige VanZant faces backlash after a provocative treadmill stunt on social media, with fans criticising the act as unhygienic and cringeworthy.

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

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…

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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.

The Independent UK

‘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

International Business Times 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.

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The Independent 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 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

The Economic Times

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.

Sports Illustrated

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.

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.

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