Army proposes Octagon brawl at Freedom 250, sparking backlash

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After weigh-ins confirmed all 14 Freedom 250 bouts, the U.S. Army floated soldiers fighting in the UFC Octagon at a White House event on Army Birthday, prompting significant fan backlash even as some supporters praised military involvement.
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