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    "**UFC fight at White House on July 4 ‘absolutely happening,’ Dana White says**"
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  "textContent": "The Ultimate Fighting Championship has officially unveiled its White House card, according to Fox Sports.\n\nThe landmark event will take place on Sunday, June 14 (Monday, June 15 in Australia), with the Octagon set up on the South Lawn of the White House in front of a projected crowd of around 5,000 spectators.\n\n**RELATED:****UFC fight at White House on July 4 ‘absolutely happening,’ Dana White says**\n\nPresident Donald Trump is set to oversee the event as part of festivities marking the 250th anniversary of America’s independence.\n\nIn the main event, lightweight champions Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will square off in a title unification bout, with the Georgian star making his return following a hiatus from competition.\n\nHere are the other details:\n\n## Main event\n\nIlia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje\n\n## Main card bouts\n\nAlex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane\n\nSean O’Malley vs Aiemann Zahabi\n\nMauricio Ruffy vs Michael Chandler\n\nBo Nickal vs Kyle Daukaus\n\nDiego Lopes vs Steve Garcia\n\n### **Trump’s ties to UFC and appetite for spectacle**\n\nTrump’s plan reflects his longstanding friendship with UFC president Dana White, who has appeared at multiple Trump campaign events and spoke in support of him at the 2020 Republican National Convention.\n\nThe former and current president has often embraced spectacle-driven moments to appeal to his base, blending entertainment and politics in ways that break from presidential tradition.\n\nHosting a live UFC event at the White House would mark a historic first — and a bold symbol of Trump’s ongoing efforts to reshape presidential norms as part of his broader \"America250\" celebration.",
  "title": "UFC’s White House fight card revealed: Here’s the lineup"
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