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Why is the White House hosting a UFC fight?

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) put on a competition, called UFC Freedom 250, in a temporary structure on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026. The idea for the event originated with U.S. Pres. Donald Trump, who is a longtime supporter of the UFC and its CEO, Dana White. The event’s date, June 14, was both Flag Day and Trump’s 80th birthday. UFC Freedom 250 was also intended to help begin the festivities celebrating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.