US court permits UFC to hold cage fight at White House for Trump's birthday

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Last updated Jun 12, 2026

US court permits UFC to hold cage fight at White House for Trump's birthday
Summary

A US court has authorized a cage fight outside the White House scheduled for June 14, 2026, to celebrate President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The court dismissed a lawsuit from opponents who claimed they faced harm from the event, stating their objections were raised too late. This fight is part of events commemorating the 250th anniversary of US independence on July 4. The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event is set to have over 4,000 spectators and is anticipated to attract more than 120,000 fans to a festival in Ellipse Park nearby.

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  • Cage fight scheduled for June 14 outside the White House.
  • Event celebrates Trump's 80th birthday and US independence anniversary.
  • Over 4,000 spectators expected at the fight.
  • More than 120,000 fans anticipated at a related festival.
  • Court ruled against opponents' late objections to the event.
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  • 7:56 PMYahoo SportsUS court gives go-ahead for cage fight at White House
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A US court on Friday gave the go-ahead for a cage fight outside the White House on the occasion of President Donald Trump's 80th birthday, rejecting an application by opponents of the event. The court found that the plaintiffs had not sufficiently demonstrated why they faced lasting harm from the event and had raised the objections too late.

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