The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is coming to the White House this weekend for the first time ever. The planned UFC Freedom 250 event on the South Lawn in Washington, DC, on 14th June is planned as part of celebrating 250 years of the United States. The event also coincides with US President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
UFC president Dana White described the upcoming event as one of the top moments in mixed martial arts (MMA) history. The event will feature high-profile bouts, including the main event for the lightweight title between current champion Ilia Topuria and two-time UFC lightweight champion Justin Gaethje. Meanwhile, Alex Pereira will lock horns with Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.