US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hosting a UFC fight card on the White House South Lawn, turning the grounds of the presidential residence into an outdoor arena as thousands gathered to watch cage fights under the banner of "UFC Freedom 250".
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Trump, accompanied by UFC president Dana White, emerged from the Oval Office to chants of “USA!” from military personnel, political dignitaries and fight fans attending the event. The show was held to celebrate both Trump's birthday and the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.