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Trump’s White House UFC fights marred by ugly Michelle Obama smear

The Guardian Sport Monday 15 June 2026, 06:36 UTC By Bryan Armen Graham 1 min read
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Trump brings UFC to White House for 80th birthdayGaethje stuns unbeaten Topuria for lightweight titleJosh Hokit targets former First Lady after TKO winFor most of its 250-year history, the White House South Lawn has been reserved for state dinners, diplomatic ceremonies, Easter egg rolls, turkey pardons and carefully choreographed displays of presidential power. On Sunday night it hosted cage fights.

  • Trump brings UFC to White House for 80th birthday

  • Gaethje stuns unbeaten Topuria for lightweight title

  • Josh Hokit targets former First Lady after TKO win

For most of its 250-year history, the White House South Lawn has been reserved for state dinners, diplomatic ceremonies, Easter egg rolls, turkey pardons and carefully choreographed displays of presidential power.

On Sunday night it hosted cage fights.

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