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Troops attending White House UFC event must meet physical standards, pay for travel

The Pentagon said troops must meet service fitness standards and a waist-to-height ratio of 0.55 or less to attend the event.

Summary by Military Times
Fighters participating in the Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on the White House grounds later this month aren’t the only ones who need to make weight. Service members attending the event must also meet certain physical standards, according to an internal document reviewed and authenticated by Military Times. In the document, the Pentagon called on commanders to find volunteers to attend the June 14 matches, which are being held in celebr…

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Military Times broke the news in Vienna, United States on Wednesday, June 3, 2026.
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