White House hosting UFC fight tonight on Trump's 80th birthday
Summary
The White House will host a UFC mixed martial arts fight event on Sunday, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday and the United States' 250th anniversary. The event on the South Lawn will include a main fight for the UFC lightweight championship between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, with about 5,000 guests expected.Key Facts
- The UFC event will take place outdoors on the White House South Lawn.
- The main fight is between Ilia Topuria (undefeated) and Justin Gaethje (challenger) for the lightweight title.
- The event starts at 5 p.m. ET, with the main card at 8 p.m. ET, streaming on Paramount+.
- Around 5,000 guests, including military members, will attend in person.
- President Trump and other top officials are expected to be present.
- There was a legal challenge to stop the event, but a judge allowed it to proceed after the Justice Department's defense.
- The event is part of several celebrations for the country's 250th anniversary organized by a Trump-aligned group.
- A large rigging called the "Claw" has been installed and will be removed after the event.
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