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A BTS look at UFC Freedom 250, the White House cage fight
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June 11, 2026
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1:49Now PlayingIt’s got a $60-million budget, 4,000 guests, 500 porta-potties and seven fights on the main card. But UFC Freedom 250 is not your typical by-the-numbers mixed martial arts fight.
For starters, the event is taking place on the grounds of the White House as part of a parade of celebrations for America’s 250th birthday. And despite an ongoing lawsuit to stop the event, the fights are still scheduled to carry on.
The CBC's Katie Simpson goes behind the scenes on the South Lawn ahead of the June 14 event.
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