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UFC White House: Start time, fight card, TV channel, weather forecast, odds for Freedom 250 event

Thunderstorms could threaten event being held on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

Evening Standard

10 Photos of Ilia Topuria: Quick Facts, Personal Life, Fame and Historic UFC White House Event

A quick look at Ilia Topuria's journey to becoming a two-division UFC champion and headlining the historic event at the White House.

International Business Times UK

UFC White House headliners trade digs ahead of fight

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The Independent UK

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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

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.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Pereira predicts exact size for UFC heavyweight debut at White House: ‘Not too heavy’

The ex-middleweight and light-heavyweight champion will vie for interim gold at heavyweight, as he fights Ciryl Gane on the South Lawn

The Independent UK

Kalshi Has Great Odds for Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for UFC Freedom 250

Ilia Topuria is an overwhelming favorite against Justin Gaethje at UFC Freedom 250. There is more value on Kalshi rather than sportsbooks.

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Trump's White House UFC Event Will Only Feature Troops Who 'Look Good on Camera', Officials Confirm

The Pentagon is screening troops by waistline for Trump's UFC event, requiring them to meet fitness standards and fund their own travel, sparking criticism from veterans' groups.

International Business Times UK

UFC White House fight: What to know about security plans after recent shootings raise concerns

A gunman was shot dead at a White House security checkpoint this week, with the UFC’s fight card looming

The Independent UK

Michael Bisping explains UFC’s thinking behind Paddy Pimblett vs Benoit Saint-Denis match-up

Interview: Liverpool’s ‘Paddy The Baddy’ will aim to bounce back from his first UFC loss, a brutal defeat by Justin Gaethje in January

The Independent UK

Nothing Says Democracy Like UFC Cage Fights on the White House Lawn for America's 250th Birthday

The White House is set to host a UFC event for the 250th anniversary of American independence, featuring championship fights and VIP packages, reflecting Trump's penchant for spectacle.

International Business Times UK

Construction work has started at the White House for the UFC ring to celebrate Trump’s birthday

A massive stage is being built on the White House South Lawn for UFC fighters to compete in six bouts on June 14

The Independent UK

UFC White House star Sean O’Malley slates ‘ugly’ fight kits for special event

‘Sugar Sean’, who is known for his flamboyant looks, has voiced his opinion on the mandated outfits for 14 June

The Independent UK

Donald Trump Slammed As 'Moron' For Promoting UFC Event Amid Rising Domestic Costs

Donald Trump announced a UFC event at the White House, sparking debate over priorities amid economic concerns. The event is part of America250 celebrations and will air on CBS and Paramount+.

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The Independent UK

UFC Freedom 250: Start time, card and how to watch White House fights tonight

President Donald Trump is a close friend of UFC boss Dana White, who is putting on fights to celebrate 250 years of the United States

The Independent UK

UFC White House fighter teases Donald Trump with question about ‘friend’ in Oval Office

Ilia Topuria and opponent Justin Gaethje visited Mr Trump, as did other key fighters from the upcoming UFC event at the White House

The Independent UK

Paddy Pimblett’s UFC comeback reportedly targeted for possible Conor McGregor event

Pimblett last fought in January, suffering his first UFC loss as Justin Gaethje beat him in an interim-title fight

The Independent UK

Ilia Topuria sparring partner urges him to go lighter ahead of Justin Gaethje clash

Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight title against interim champion Gaethje at the White House in June

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The Independent UK

Alexander Volkanovski weighs in on Movsar Evloev and Jean Silva debate: ‘I’m quite certain’

Evloev beat Lerone Murphy to move closer to a shot at the UFC featherweight champion, while Silva continues to make his own case

The Independent UK

UFC fighter friend of Trump launches astonishing rant after White House snub

Colby Covington is, or was, arguably the favourite fighter of US president Donald Trump

The Independent UK

Arman Tsarukyan claims UFC ‘gave me a date for my next fight’ amid frosty saga

UFC president Dana White has made clear his issues with the No 1 lightweight contender

The Independent UK

Arman Tsarukyan chokes Muhammad Mokaev unconscious in grappling match after UFC snub

Tsarukyan earned an emphatic win outside the UFC, days after its president explained why he is still being overlooked for a title shot

The Independent UK

Ilia Topuria makes Islam Makhachev accusation and fires warning at Justin Gaethje

Topuria will defend the UFC lightweight title against Gaethje at the White House, having alleged that Makhachev backed out

The Independent UK

Is the UFC’s White House card good enough? Grading every fight

Comment: 14 June will bring seven fights, six of which will feature US stars and two of which will be title bouts

The Independent UK

Which White House fight fell through? Dana White dismisses UFC theory

Ilia Topuria will face Justin Gaethje in the main event on 14 June, but was that always the plan?

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