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UNBELIEVABLE: 4 - The Untold Story

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

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The Independent UK · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

Trump's UFC bash a gift to billionaires

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

Salon · Jun 15

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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

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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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 · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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 · Jun 15

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

The Independent UK · Jun 15

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.

International Business Times UK · Jun 15

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.

France 24 · Jun 15

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The Times of India · Jun 15

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.

Evening Standard · Jun 15

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 · Jun 14

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 · Jun 14

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

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International Business Times UK · Jun 14

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 · Jun 14

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 · Jun 14

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 · Jun 14

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’

The Independent UK · Jun 14

Donald Trump turns 80 and celebrates with UFC cage fighting on the White House lawn

President Donald Trump turns 80 on Sunday and celebrates with a unique event: cage fighting on the White House lawn

The Guardian - US · Jun 14

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 Economic Times · Jun 14

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…

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