“UFC Freedom 250” cage-fight spectacle planned on White House grounds amid political controversy.
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Donald Trump is set to mark his 80th birthday with a high-profile mixed martial arts event on the White House lawn, according to reports.
The event, branded “UFC Freedom 250,” will feature 14 fighters competing in an Octagon-style cage as part of US independence anniversary celebrations.
The show is expected to be staged on the South Lawn, with additional viewing areas and large public screens planned around Washington, D.C.
Organisers say the event is funded by the UFC, while critics have questioned the decision to host a combat sports spectacle at the White House during ongoing international tensions and domestic economic pressure.
The Ultimate Fighting Championship Ultimate Fighting Championship has defended the event as a patriotic sports celebration, saying it is focused on athletes and entertainment rather than politics.
The programme is also expected to include military displays, live performances and fireworks as part of broader national celebrations.
The announcement has sparked debate over the tone and symbolism of hosting a cage-fighting event at the US presidential residence.
