UFC White House at risk of cancellation for violating US federal law; understand why.

Predictions for the UFC Freedom 250 in Washington. Photo: Reproduction / UFC

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Dana White and Donald Trump are facing a serious headache behind the scenes. UFC White House, scheduled for next Sunday (14). On the eve of the event, a lawsuit filed by the Public Integrity Project, in the federal court of the District of Columbia, attempts to prevent the holding of the historic card, organized in celebration of the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States.

The lawsuit alleges that the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service violated federal law by organizing a private sporting event on public property and failing to obtain congressional approval for the multiple construction sites. An emergency request for a preliminary injunction to block the event was filed Sunday morning in the same court.

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The lawsuit also alleges that the event was allowed to take place in violation of Park Service regulations. According to the claim, the construction of the UFC arena on the lawn of the U.S. presidential residence required congressional authorization because it is federal land, and it also lacked mandatory environmental impact assessment.

UFC White House

O UFC White House, also called UFC Freedom 250The concert will take place on June 14th at the official residence of the US president in Washington DC. Unlike usual, the show will be held on a Sunday, Donald Trump's birthday.

In the main fight UFC White House, the Spanish Ilia Topuria He defends his lightweight title (up to 70,3 kg) against the interim title holder, the American. Justin gaethje.

Alex Poatan in the spotlight

Alex Poatán will be highlighted in UFC White HousePhoto: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Brazil will be represented at UFC White HouseIn the co-main fight of the attraction, Alex Poatán He attempts an unprecedented feat. Former middleweight (up to 83,9 kg) and light heavyweight (up to 93 kg) champion, Poatan seeks the interim heavyweight (up to 120 kg) title against the Frenchman. Cyryl Gane.

In addition to Poatan, Mauricio Ruffy e Diego lopes These are the other Brazilian athletes on the card. They face Michael chandler e Steve Garciarespectively.

UFC White House fight schedule

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Ilia Topuria x Justin gaethje – Fight for the belt

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Alex Poatán x Cyryl Gane – Fight for the interim belt

Bantamweight (up to 61,2 kg): Sean O'Malley x Aiemann Zahabi

Heavy weight (up to 120 kg.): Josh Hokit x Derrick Lewis

Lightweight (up to 70,3 kg.): Michael chandler x Mauricio Ruffy

Average weight (up to 83,9 kg.): Kyle Daukaus x BoNickal

Feather weight (up to 65,7 kg.): Steve Garcia x Diego lopes