UFC fighters set for White House event amid concerns of rain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 10, 2026, 6:08 PM
Last updated Jun 10, 2026
UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit and other fighters are preparing for their matches at UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, scheduled for June 11. This event coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the nation's 250th anniversary. Despite concerns over weather, UFC president Dana White confirmed the event will proceed as planned. There are two championship fights on the card, featuring Alex Pereira against Ciryl Gane and Ilia Topuria taking on Justin Gaethje. A federal lawsuit seeking to halt the event claims it violates regulations regarding sporting events on federal parklands.
- •Hokit prepares for fight on June 11 at the White House.
- •Event celebrates Trump's birthday and U.S. 250th anniversary.
- •Dana White insists event will proceed despite potential rain.
- •Lawsuit filed against the event claims violation of park regulations.
- •Championship fights feature Pereira vs. Gane and Topuria vs. Gaethje.
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"UFC heavyweight Josh Hokit was decked out in an American flag bandana and American eagle gloves as he delivered vigorous trash talk ahead of the company's White House debut. Hokit wasn't about to modify his style on the microphone just because he will fight Sunday night on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed to coincide with President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.
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