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UFC White House Full Main Card Announced, Two Title Fights
- A White House South Lawn card will feature Topuria vs Gaethje, promoted as "UFC Freedom 250," on June 14, the UFC announced Saturday.
- Tied to the US 250th-anniversary celebrations, organisers linked UFC 250 to the US Flag Day and President Donald Trump, a UFC fan, who has unveiled other 250th plans.
- Organisers expect 3,000 to 4,000 people at the heart of Washington after a proposed 100,000+ stadium was downscaled, with large screens near the White House and bouts in The Octagon.
- Given its popularity with young men, doctors have warned about brain-damage risks as MMA gains mainstream acceptance and President Donald Trump’s visibility amplifies its political reach.
- Topuria, a double-weight champion with 17 wins, took the lightweight belt last year, while Gaethje — an Arizona native with a 3,000-4,000 record — seeks the undisputed title.
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UFC Announces UFC Reveals Fight Card for ‘Freedom 250’ Event
UFC president Dana White has revealed the lineup for the upcoming “Freedom 250” fight event scheduled to take place at the White House this summer, marking one of the most unusual venues ever used for a major mixed martial arts card. The event is set for Sunday, June 14, and is expected to be held on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C., before a limited audience. President Donald Trump previously confirmed plans for the histori…
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