White House Hosts "UFC Freedom 250" Fight on Trump's 80th Birthday

TL;DR

The White House is hosting UFC fights for the first time in U.S. history.
The event, UFC Freedom 250, coincides with the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
The main card features Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the undisputed UFC lightweight championship.
President Trump and UFC executive Dana White are longtime friends, and Trump sought to bring the fights to the White House.
The event is part of a series of celebrations for the anniversary of the Declaration of Independence organized by Freedom 250.
A lawsuit to block the event was declined, with the Justice Department defending the administration's plans.
Ilia Topuria is undefeated (17-0), while Justin Gaethje is considered the underdog.
A personal scuffle online between Topuria and Gaethje, stemming from comments about Topuria's ex-wife, preceded the fight.
The full fight card includes several bouts across different weight classes.

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