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The FBI has thwarted a plot to attack a UFC event at the White House on June 13, arresting five suspects linked to a scheme involving 23 individuals. The plot allegedly included drone-borne explosives and a plan to storm the White House gates. FBI Director Kash Patel credited swift federal action for preventing the attack.
Justin Gaethje stunned Ilia Topuria to win the UFC lightweight title at UFC Freedom 250, held on the White House South Lawn. After trailing in the first two rounds, Gaethje delivered a devastating right hand and jabs, forcing Topuria's corner to stop the fight. The event marked the first professional sports event at the White House, part of President Trump's 250th anniversary celebrations.
A never-before-seen UFC event at the White House for Trump's 80th birthday highlights his deep ties to combat sports but also carries political risks.
Ilia Topuria shoved Justin Gaethje during the final press conference ahead of UFC Freedom 250 at the White House, as tensions boiled over. The unbeaten lightweight champion returns after nearly a year away following a widely publicized divorce. A federal judge earlier rejected a bid to block the event on White House grounds.
Thẩm phán liên bang Mỹ từ chối yêu cầu ngăn chặn trận đấu UFC tại Nhà Trắng, diễn ra đúng dịp sinh nhật Tổng thống Trump. Các nguyên đơn không chứng minh được thiệt hại không thể khắc phục, và cấu trúc 'The Claw' sẽ được tháo dỡ sau sự kiện.
Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will battle for the UFC lightweight title on June 14, 2026, at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House lawn in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is expected to attend the event, which also features Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.
A lawsuit has been filed to prevent President Donald Trump from hosting a UFC match at the White House, arguing the event lacks proper approval. It marks the first known legal challenge to the mixed martial arts event scheduled for June 14. The suit alleges violations of federal parkland regulations and a lack of environmental review.
Workers are assembling a UFC octagon on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event marking the U.S. 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday. The setup includes a 5,000-seat arena, large screens, and a marching band area, with up to 85,000 free tickets to be distributed. The fight card features two championship bouts, though fans have criticized it as underwhelming.
Conor McGregor is set to return to the octagon after five years, facing Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main event on July 11 in Las Vegas. The welterweight bout was announced by UFC CEO Dana White, marking a rematch of their 2013 encounter. McGregor last fought in July 2021, while Holloway has moved up to lightweight.
