Patriotism, not politics: UFC fans tout love of sport, country at Freedom 250 events
The politicization of Sunday's UFC fights on the White House's South Lawn was unavoidable. But fans at the weekend's festivities on the Ellipse offered a different perspective, with many saying they saw the event as unifying and a celebration of the continued legitimization of mixed martial arts.
TL;DR
- UFC fans at White House events offered a perspective that contrasted with the politicization of the fights.
- Many fans saw the event as unifying.
- The festivities were viewed as a celebration of the continued legitimization of mixed martial arts.