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Opinion: Why Is Our President Spending Saturday Night At A Cage Fight?

President Trump has chosen to attend Saturday's Ultimate Fighting Championship over the many other things to do in New York, such as comedy shows, jazz performances and live theater.
Jorge Masvidal punches Ben Askren during the UFC 239 Welterweight Bout on July 6 in Las Vegas.

President Trump will attend the Ultimate Fighting Championship, MMA, mixed martial arts event at Madison Square Garden Saturday night. The , of course, is a punching, kicking, pay-per-view brawl between Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal that takes place inside a cage.

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