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Trump's South Lawn Becomes an Octagon: The UFC Comes to the White House

UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn is spectacle dressed as sport. What it means for the game — and what it costs the sport's credibility — deserves a clear look.

May 27 · 2 min read

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