Uploaded June 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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David Bellavia didn't just watch the White House UFC event. He was there as one of the Medal of Honor escorts walking fighters into the ring. Ken Harbaugh calls it a grotesque display on hallowed ground. What follows is one of the rawest Battle Buddies conversations yet.

What they cover:

What David actually saw on the ground — no cash, no alcohol for active duty, and international fighters showing deep respect for America
The Michelle Obama comments and why David calls them indefensible
Ken's pushback on commercialism and fake manliness at the White House
David's comparison to the Biden-era Pride controversy and why both are cross-sections of America worth celebrating
Why David refuses to let the Medal of Honor be used for anything political

They don't agree on whether the White House was the right venue. But they close on something they'll never disagree about — what that award represents and who it belongs to.

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