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Plaintiffs Seek Injunction to Block $60M UFC White House Fight

6/11/2026

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Plaintiffs Block UFC

Plaintiffs filed an injunction on June 9, 2026 to block the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
Attorneys say the Service broke no law because NPS rules allow South Lawn events without permits and note $60 million was spent preparing the fight, outweighing alleged harm.
NPS liaison John Stanwich said mats were placed and noted ‘claw’ structure is set for removal at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026 after May 14, 2026.

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White Denies Ban

UFC president Dana White said fighter Sean Strickland is not banned from UFC Freedom 250, dismissing his claim of exclusion.
White mocked the allegation, called Strickland “banned from humanity,” and criticized U.S. President Donald Trump’s support for Israel.
UFC clarified that no participants, including media or musicians, were prohibited from the White House fight, leaving Strickland’s invitation status unconfirmed.

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Plaintiffs Block UFC

Plaintiffs filed an injunction on June 9, 2026 to block the UFC fight on the White House South Lawn on June 14, 2026.
Attorneys say the Service broke no law because NPS rules allow South Lawn events without permits and note $60 million was spent preparing the fight, outweighing alleged harm.
NPS liaison John Stanwich said mats were placed and noted ‘claw’ structure is set for removal at 10 a.m. on June 23, 2026 after May 14, 2026.

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