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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

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

Presidential residence set to host controversial combat sports event

Evening Standard

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Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place on a Sunday?

Controversial UFC card set to take place at White House

Evening Standard

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

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.

International Business Times 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

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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

The Guardian - US

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.

International Business Times UK

Rain could wash out Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 birthday fight at the White House

The UFC has vowed to carry out the fight, regardless of all but the most severe weather

The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250 press conference LIVE: Dana White ends Lincoln Memorial event after divorce insult

Two days before a UFC fight card at the White House, headliner Ilia Topuria was once again the subject of jibes from controversial heavyweight Josh Hokit

The Independent UK

The fights weren’t enough: Stunt bike event also coming to the White House this weekend, report says

‘Nitro Circus’ star Travis Pastrana is among the motocross daredevils set to show off their skills

The Independent UK

The rise of UFC: Dana White's path from 'human cockfighting' to the White House starts with Trump

Dana White and the UFC's journey to the White House began 25 years ago with a modest event in Atlantic City called “Battle on the Boardwalk.”

The Independent UK

The Latest: Judge extends block on Trump’s $1.8 billion anti-weaponization fund

A federal judge has agreed to extend a court-ordered block on the Trump administration’s creation and operation of a $1.8 billion settlement fund for compensating people who claim to be victims of a weaponized government

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The Mary Sue

‘United Nations of Fighting’: Marco Rubio Inks a Deal With UFC for South Lawn Matches, but the $60 Million Price Tag Is Fueling a Legal Firestorm

The UFC has always thrived on controversy, but this time, the controversy might be bigger than the fights themselves.

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Eddie Hearn wants to fight Dana White

Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has revealed that he'd love to fight Dana White.

The Independent UK

Jimmy Kimmel rips Trump’s White House UFC event days before scheduled fight

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Jimmy Kimmel ridicules Trump over White House UFC event sponsor: ‘Perfect metaphor’

UFC Freedom 250 will take place Sunday, coinciding with the president’s 80th birthday

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The Guardian - US

Welcome to ‘the Claw’: the White House fighting cage captures Trump era rot

The 154ft-tall structure for the UFC Freedom 250 gives Trump a chance to to put the government out to the highest bidder

Bangkok Post

Happy Birthday Mr. President: Trump to turn 80 with cage fight

WASHINGTON (UNITED STATES) - It's the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump -- a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president's 80th birthday.

France 24

Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with cage fight on White House lawn

US President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with a characteristically unique event: a $60 million UFC match will see bare-knuckle fighters battle it out in a mesh-framed cage on the White House's famed South Lawn. Secretary of State Marco Rubio described the event as "a gift…

The Conversation

The White House UFC event is a perfect storm of fight culture and US politics

The United States government is preparing a suite of events to celebrate “the most important milestone” in the country’s history: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4.

The Independent UK

MAGA’s least favorite beer is all over Trump’s Octagon ahead of White House UFC

Multiple companies with ties to the president are also sponsoring the event

Reason

Marco Rubio's 'Cage Fights for Diplomacy' Are Another Form of Crony Capitalism

Instead of dismantling the cultural exchange bureau, the State Department wants it to sponsor sports leagues.

The Independent UK

Derrick Lewis has President Donald Trump to thank for spot on UFC White House card

Derrick Lewis scores another knockout in the UFC and shares a phone call with President Donald Trump

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