Judge rejects bid to block UFC event at the White House

TL;DR

A federal judge rejected an attempt to block the UFC event at the White House.
The judge ruled that the plaintiffs failed to establish they would be harmed or had the legal right to sue.
The event, named "UFC Freedom 250," is part of celebrations for the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
The event includes seven fights, a press conference, face-offs, a ceremonial weigh-in, and a performance by the Zac Brown Band.
The construction of the "Claw" structure for the Octagon took three weeks.
The White House expects approximately 4,000 attendees on the South Lawn and 12,000 from the Ellipse.
UFC and its affiliates have spent over $60 million in preparation for the weekend.

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