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US judge refuses to block UFC fight at White House event

White House, allowing the administration to move forward with the event scheduled for President Trump’s birthday on Sunday. US District Judge Amit Mehta ruled on Friday that plaintiffs [challenging the event](/news/2026/6/7/lawsuit-seeks-to-stop-trumps-planned-white-house-ufc-match) failed

Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje title fight at UFC Freedom 250: All to know

date of UFC 250 itself is timed to take place on President Trump’s 80th birthday on June 14. Trump has a long involvement with UFC, going back more than two decades. ![UFC White House

UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump

UFC Freedom 250 is set for 14 June on the south lawn of the White House – a date that also happens to be both Flag Day and Trump’s 80th birthday. Over the last weekend

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

UFC) event on Sunday, which will also mark next month’s 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, will bring 14 Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) [fighters](/sports/2026/6/11/ilia-topuria-vs-justin-gaethje-title-fight-at-ufc-freedom-250-all-to-know) to “The Octagon” cage [constructed

US and Iran reach framework peace deal to end war | First Thing

UFC fighter repeated one of the oldest and most persistent smears directed at the former first lady Michelle Obama. Photograph: Jim Watson/AFP/Getty Images Trump celebrated his 80th birthday and the forthcoming 250th anniversary

Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit

UFC event on the White House lawn](https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jun/13/trump-ufc-birthday-white-house). Macron is holding out a dinner in Versailles on Wednesday night as a reward if Trump stays the three days; French officials say Trump adores