UFC plans White House fight under federal oversight, bypassing DC regulators

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UFC’s Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn will be sanctioned by the Association of Boxing Commissions instead of DC’s Combat Sports Commission, raising concerns about promoter-influenced referees and signaling a potential shift in how federal land events are regulated; DC and federal agencies will still assist, with UFC promising medicals and safety protocols.
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