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Get a first look at UFC "octagon" at White House | CNN
4+ hour, 35+ min ago (249+ words) The White House previewed the Ultimate Fighting Championship arena on the South Lawn Thursday morning. The "octagon" stage will hold a UFC fight on June 14, President Trump's birthday and also Flag Day. New Yorkers rallied across the city after the…...
Inside a UFC fight lesson | CNN
6+ day, 6+ hour ago (256+ words) UFC Trainer Forrest Griffin and UFC Fighter Steve Garcia give CNN's Sara Sidner a personal training session in the octagon. Garcia is set to take the stage in the opening fight of the "UFC Freedom 250" on the White House South…...
What we know about the UFC fight at the White House | CNN Politics
1+ week, 3+ day ago (824+ words) When President Donald Trump first presented the idea of a UFC fight on the White House South Lawn, some people thought he was joking. "We're going to have a UFC fight " think of this " on the grounds of the White…...
Troops to get free tickets to White House UFC event, but must meet weight standards | CNN Politics
1+ week, 5+ day ago (452+ words) Senior Pentagon leaders are putting together lists of uniformed US service members who will be offered the chance to attend the UFC fight at the White House next month hosted by President Donald Trump, but tickets will only be given…...
UFC arena construction underway at White House | CNN Politics
1+ week, 6+ day ago (255+ words) Construction crews have begun building a "cage" on the White House lawn in preparation for a UFC bout that will be held on June 14th. The event dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," will mark the anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of…...
Hatton/Floyd clash at MGM weigh-in
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (686+ words) LAS VEGAS -- Singing supporters of England's Ricky Hatton built excitement to a fever pitch at the MGM Grand weigh-in for Saturday's welterweight title showdown with Floyd Mayweather -- as the rivals confronted each other for the second time this week. Ricky…...
Taekwondo star kicks referee in the face
2+ mon, 2+ week ago (371+ words) (CNN) -- Former Olympic champion Angel Matos of Cuba faces a life ban after kicking a referee flush in the face during his taekwondo bronze medal match in Beijing. Matos reacted in extraordinary fashion to being disqualified by Chelbat. Matos, who…...
Olympic boxer Imane Khelif wants to fight " but only in the ring. She's prepared to take a test to do so - CNN
4+ mon, 1+ week ago (22+ words) Olympic boxer Imane Khelif wants to fight " but only in the ring. She's prepared to take a test to do so'CNN...
You're putting your life on the line': UFC heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall on death, success, and Trump's White House bout
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (40+ words) When undisputed heavyweight champion of the world Tom Aspinall steps into the Octagon for UFC 321 on Saturday night to defend his title, he will do so believing that there is a non-zero chance he. .. You can cancel anytime....
From the Desert to the Cage, Meet the UAE's First Female MMA Pro
7+ mon, 2+ week ago (25+ words) As the first woman from the UAE to sign a professional MMA contract with PFL, Zamzam Al Hammadi is breaking barriers. You can cancel anytime....