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Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday
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Lawsuit seeks to stop the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn for Trump's birthday

  • By MELISSA GOLDIN - Associated Press
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A federal lawsuit seeks to halt the upcoming UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn in a mixed martial arts show timed for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and part of the celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary. The filing Saturday by the Public Integrity Project on behalf of two Virginia resident contends the Trump administration’s authorization of the June 14 event violated National Park Service regulations prohibiting sporting events on federal parklands. It also says Congress didn't consent to the towering arch overlooking the event space and no environmental review was conducted before the construction. The White House says the lawsuit is “baseless.”

Conor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway
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Conor McGregor to make long-awaited UFC return in July fight against Max Holloway

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Conor McGregor is returning the octagon. UFC CEO Dana White announced on Saturday McGregor will return for a rematch against Max Holloway in the UFC 329 main on July 11 in Las Vegas. The 37-year-old Irishman has not fought since breaking his leg in a fight against Dustin Poirier in 2021 and has faced a series of legal issues. An Irish jury found him liable in a civil sexual assault case from an incident in 2018, which was upheld by Ireland’s High Court in July. McGregor was scheduled to return for a fight against Michael Chandler in July 2024, but withdrew due to a toe injury. McGregor was the UFC’s first double champion in 2016 with a win over Eddie Alvarez, but has lost three of his past four matches. He also fought Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a boxing match in 2017.