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On Sunday, for the first time ever, the White House hosted an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event at the White House in celebration of America 250.
Things actually kicked off on Saturday with some pre-event action.
🚨 AWESOME! A literal BALD EAGLE just kicked off tonight’s Freedom 250 UFC weigh-in on the National Mall DIRECTLY in front of the White House
“USA! USA! USA!” 🇺🇸🇺🇸
How can ANY patriot hate this?!
What a HISTORIC event! pic.twitter.com/CHStp5AoxB
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) June 14, 2026
Fight night energy is taking over DC.
UFC Freedom 250 is almost here. 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/Zdqv8eS2HY
— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 13, 2026