Key Facts

• U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta denied a request to stop a UFC fight event at the White House.
• The lawsuit was filed by activists Susan Douglas and Paul Romano, who claimed the event was corrupt and improperly allowed at federal sites.
• The judge said the plaintiffs did not prove they had legal standing or would suffer serious harm.
• The judge noted the fight setup outside the White House is temporary.
• The ruling highlighted that organizing the event already involved significant time and money, which would be wasted if stopped last minute.
• A White House spokesperson praised the ruling and called the UFC event a historic celebration.
• The UFC event is scheduled for Sunday, on Flag Day and President Trump's 80th birthday.
• The main fight is set to start at 8 p.m. Eastern Time, with earlier matches beginning at 4 p.m.