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In pictures: Trump marks 80th birthday with White House UFC spectacle

US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a highly unusual White House spectacle, hosting a UFC cage fight on the South Lawn just hours after announcing a memorandum of understanding with Iran, in a made-for-television display blending politics, sport and patriotic pageantry.

France 24

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran peace deal and White House cage fights

British boxing star, Tyson Fury, was among the guests in Washington, wearing a Donald Trump for prime minister baseball hat.

Evening Standard

Trump turns 80 with cage fight, Iran deal

US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with an extraordinary display of political machismo Sunday, staging a cage fight on the White House lawn hours after announcing a peace deal with Iran. The icing on the cake for the birthday festivities of the oldest US president ever to take…

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Banned UFC fighter removed from White House event by US Secret Service

Middleweight champion Sean Strickland, one of the UFC’s most controversial fighters, claimed he was banned from this week’s events – before photos were taken of him being escorted off the grounds

The Independent UK

‘Reeks of corruption’: protesters rally as Trump hosts UFC event on his birthday

Demonstrations took off in Washington and across US as Trump throws first private, for-profit sporting event ever held on White House grounds

The Guardian - US

UFC Freedom 250 LIVE results: Ilia Topuria rushed to hospital after White House pummelling by Justin Gaethje

An unprecedented event on the South Lawn ended with Topuria being beaten for the first time, as Gaethje finally became undisputed lightweight champion

The Independent UK

Will UFC Freedom 250 Fights Move Indoors? Producer Scrambles as Rain Chance Hits 60%

UFC Freedom 250, set at the White House, faces weather challenges with rain and thunderstorms threatening the historic outdoor event. Contingency plans are in place to manage potential disruptions.

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Trump at 80: 'Harry Houdini' and a cage fight

US President Donald Trump turns 80 this Sunday, and the White House lawn has been transformed into a giant arena, complete with floodlights, cameras, giant Star-Spangled Banners and a 90-foot scaffold known as "The Claw", as 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue hosts "Freedom 250", a celebration featuring professional UFC cage fighting.

France 24

At 80, Donald Trump chooses cage fight in an octagon over a rocking chair

Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with a White House cage fight, a spectacle critics decried as vulgar while supporters hailed it as American exceptionalism. The event, dubbed 'UFC Freedom 250,' saw bare-knuckle combat on the South Lawn, replacing traditional presidential events.

The Times of India

UFC Freedom 250 start time and how to watch as White House hosts fight night on Trump’s birthday

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The Independent UK

Trump Turns 80 With UFC Fighters in a Cage on the South Lawn Because the Polls Say His Tough-Guy Image Is 'Crumbling'

Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a £44m UFC event at the White House, amidst declining approval ratings and political challenges.

International Business Times UK

UFC to pay White House fighters in crypto issued by Trump company

Some fighters will receive bonuses in ‘stablecoins’ issued by Trump family business World Liberty Financial

The Guardian - US

Why is UFC Freedom 250 taking place at the White House?

Presidential residence set to host controversial combat sports event

Evening Standard

UFC Freedom 250 weigh-in LIVE: Joe Rogan ‘screws up’ as host while fans boo foreign White House fighters

Ahead of Sunday’s remarkable fights on the South Lawn, fighters tipped the scales at the Ellipse

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Lights from Trump’s White House UFC fight are blinding pilots at DC airport, report says

A pilot described the glare from the White House UFC event lighting as ’10 times worse than any laser illumination event’ they had ever experienced

International Business Times UK

Topuria vs Gaethje: Who Is Winning the Net Worth Battle Ahead of UFC Freedom 250?

The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House marks a historic moment, featuring high-profile fights and celebrating 250 years of the United States. Top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje headline the event.

The Independent UK

Bill Maher slams ‘redneck’ Trump over UFC fight: ‘The emperor is holding gladiator games on his birthday’

Trump’s birthday bash includes a massive MMA event on the south lawn of the White House

The Guardian - US

Marjorie Taylor Greene criticizes Trump’s UFC event at White House

Former congresswoman nevertheless says she hopes the fighting event will be ‘great’ and wishes president well

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The Independent UK

Rain could wash out Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 birthday fight at the White House

The UFC has vowed to carry out the fight, regardless of all but the most severe weather

International Business Times UK

UFC Freedom 250 Sponsors Revealed: Who's Paying for Trump's $60M White House Fight Night

The UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, backed by major sponsors, faces legal challenges over its commercial use of federal property.

The Independent UK

Bystander wounded in shooting near White House still undergoing treatment, has retained a lawyer

A bystander wounded during an exchange of gunfire near the White House last month is an active-duty soldier and is still being treated for his wounds, according to the law firm he has retained

International Business Times UK

Where to Watch UFC Freedom 250: Live Stream, Start Time and Fight Card for Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane

UFC Freedom 250, held at the White House, features championship bouts with top fighters like Ilia Topuria and Alex Pereira. The event promises high stakes and historic significance.

International Business Times

Judge Rejects Last-Minute Bid to Block Trump's White House UFC Event

U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta ruled that the plaintiffs challenging the White House UFC event failed to demonstrate the type of direct injury necessary to obtain emergency court intervention.

Evening Standard

UFC White House: Start time, fight card, TV channel, weather forecast, odds for Freedom 250 event

Thunderstorms could threaten event being held on President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday

The Independent UK

Judge rejects bid to block Trump’s UFC fight at White House

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