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Trump's White House UFC Fights Marred by Ugly Michelle Obama Smear

Gaethje Stuns Unbeaten Topuria for Lightweight Title

Trump's White House UFC Fights Marred by Ugly Michelle Obama Smear

TL;DR

  • The White House South Lawn hosted a professional UFC event for the first time in history.
  • The event coincided with Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the upcoming semiquincentennial.
  • Justin Gaethje won the undisputed lightweight championship by defeating previously unbeaten Ilia Topuria.
  • The card featured a military flyover, patriotic displays, and prominent political and tech figures in attendance.
  • UFC prospect Josh Hokit made a controversial post-fight statement spreading a false conspiracy theory about Michelle Obama.
  • Nationalistic fervor was evident, with chants of 'U-S-A!' and comments about annexing Canada.
  • All seven fights on the card ended by knockout or technical knockout, a first for the UFC.