A federal judge ruled on Friday that the White House may proceed with hosting a UFC mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn this Sunday. The ruling rejected a legal challenge brought by two Virginia residents who sought to block the event.
U.S. District Judge ruled that the residents have no right to challenge the fight. The plaintiffs had argued that the Trump administration exceeded its authority in organizing the event, referred to as 'UFC Freedom 250.'
The event is scheduled to take place in an elaborate ring that has already been constructed on the South Lawn. According to reports, the event is intended to celebrate the nation's 250th anniversary and coincides with the president's birthday.
Various reports detailed the nature of the event, with some describing it as a "cage match" and others as a "UFC show." The ruling ensures that the staging of the fight card can proceed as planned for the weekend.
As of Friday, the legal effort to cancel the event has been rejected, and the event remains scheduled for Sunday.
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