Trump Hosts UFC Freedom 250 on White House South Lawn
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Trump marked his 80th birthday and America’s 250th anniversary with UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, where 14 fights took place beneath a 92-foot octagonal structure as thousands, including VIPs and military members, watched from cageside; Ciryl Gane won the interim heavyweight title over Alex Pereira and Justin Gaethje defeated Ilia Topuria in the main event, with Trump watching from ringside as fighters greeted him afterward. The night featured the Marine Band, heavy security, and patriotic programming, framed by organizers as a celebration rather than a political event.
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