US judge won't block Trump's White House UFC mixed martial arts event (opens original article in a new tab)

A US judge refused to block President Trump's UFC event at the White House, allowing the mixed martial arts fights to proceed as planned.

• A federal judge denied a request to block Trump's UFC event at the White House
• Plaintiffs argued the event lacked congressional authorization and was commercially motivated
• The event is part of Trump's 80th birthday celebrations and the 250th anniversary of US founding
• Trump's administration stated there is a history of public events on the White House South Lawn