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A federal judge on Friday refused two Virginia residents’ request to block this weekend’s UFC event on the White House South Lawn, ruling they have no right to challenge the fight. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta said the two had no legal standing because they hadn’t shown the event, timed to Flag Day and President Trump’s 80th birthday, would harm them. #ufc #whitehouse #trump
The filing asks a federal judge to declare the authorization for the event, framed around the country’s 250th anniversary, unlawful.
UFC legend Jorge Masvidal joined “Wake Up America Weekend” to break down the highly anticipated, once-in-a-lifetime UFC Freedom 250 event taking place on the South Lawn of the White House. Masvidal shares his thoughts on the historic significance of holding a fight card at the White House to celebrate America's 250th birthday, how fighters will adapt to the outdoor conditions, and the celebrity backlash surrounding the event.