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Fights were held on the White House lawn involving prominent MMA fighters like Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira.

1 report, 1 independent Updated Jun 12

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What happened

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Who's involved

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Ilia Topuria Alex Pereira Justin Gaethje Donald Trump

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The entities involved

Ilia Topuria
Georgian and Spanish mixed martial artist (born 1997)
- Dana White organizes a UFC event specifically for Donald Trump.Sun 20:08
Alex Pereira
Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter
- Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira in a high-stakes bout, with Donald Trump's presence legitimizing the sport's mainstream appeal.Mon 01:38
- A UFC fight card featuring Alex Pereira, Justin Gaethje, and Ciryl Gane was held at the White House grounds.Mon 01:17
Justin Gaethje
American mixed martial arts fighter
- Arman Tsarukyan secured a first-round knockout victory, withdrew from a title bout against Islam Makhachev, and joked about challenging Justin Gaethje.Wed 16:14
Donald Trump
American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)
- Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
- The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02

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Jun 12washingtonexaminer.com