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Octagon at White House ready for Trump's UFC fight
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June 12, 2026
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1:29Now PlayingA giant octagon cage on the White House's South Lawn is now ready for this weekend's UFC event.
The mixed martial arts fight is timed for President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and is part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of American independence.
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC head Dana White signed a partnership Thursday, formally recognizing the sport as a tool of American diplomacy.
A lawsuit was recently filed by two Virginia residents who say the administration ignored federal rules about hosting public events on government property. But the suit is not expected to derail Sunday's fight.
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