Military personnel required to meet fitness standards for UFC event

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Last updated Jun 14, 2026

Military personnel required to meet fitness standards for UFC event
Summary

On June 14, 2026, the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House will feature service members among the attendees. To ensure a fit appearance, military personnel must adhere to specific height and weight standards, including a waist-to-height ratio of 0.55 or lower. Approximately 1,200 service members are expected in a crowd of around 4,000 spectators. The event is significant, commemorating the 250th Independence Day and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Military attendees must pay for their own tickets and comply with a dress code, wearing short sleeves with appropriate regalia. The event card includes fighters like Alex Pereira, Ilia Topuria, and Justin Gaethje.

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  • UFC Freedom 250 is set for June 14, 2026, at the White House.
  • Service members must meet a waist-to-height ratio of 0.55 or less.
  • Attendance expected to include around 1,200 military personnel.
  • Fighters on the card include Alex Pereira and Justin Gaethje.
  • Military attendees must pay for their own tickets.
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