The solemn grandeur of the Lincoln Memorial served as a backdrop for President Donald Trump’s mixed martial arts spectacle happening this weekend, as burly fighters jogged past the iconic statue to the cheers of thousands of fans on Friday night.
A news conference two days before the big fight featured the athletes preparing for Sunday's Octagon bouts, but also highlighted the fervent UFC fanbase who converged on Washington D.C., enduring challenging weather for the show.
