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Trump's UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House

UFC fights bring historic spectacle to White House ![The structure, known as "The Claw," for the upcoming

US judge refuses to block UFC fight at White House event

structure referred to as The Claw on [White House grounds](/sports/2026/5/27/ufc-fighting-cage-rises-on-white-house-lawn-for-us-and-trump-celebrations). They also suggested an improper closeness between the president and organisations and individuals who stand to benefit from the fight. “The President’s administration

Topuria shoves Gaethje by Lincoln Memorial ahead of White House UFC event

claw-like structure erected in recent weeks ⁠on the White House’s South Lawn. ## Court rules against lawsuit seeking to halt event Earlier on Friday, a federal judge [declined to block Trump](/news/2026/6/12/us-judge-refuses-to-block-ufc-fight-at-white-house-event) from hosting

Oval Office octagon: How Trump turned combat sports into a political weapon

Claw" and the octagon fighting ring on the South Lawn of the White House on June 11, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches