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No heavyweights allowed: Troops must meet fitness criteria to attend White House UFC event

No heavyweights allowed: Troops must meet fitness criteria to attend White House UFC event
NBC News Friday 29 May 2026, 21:26 UTC By Courtney Kube 1 min read
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The upcoming UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C. is set to take place on June 14th. Construction is currently underway for the event, which will feature a heavyweight fight between two top-ranked fighters. The match is expected to draw a large crowd and will be a significant event for the UFC and the White House.

Construction continued Tuesday for the upcoming June 14th UFC match on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, D.C.
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