Do you know what a UFC fight is? It will be part of Trump's birthday celebration
· Telemundo McAllen (KTLM)
U.S. President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with an unprecedented evening of mixed martial arts (MMA) fights in the White House gardens, drawing global attention to a sport that has seen remarkable growth in recent years. The event, named UFC Freedom 250 in honor of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence, will feature a series of matches, including a lightweight title fight between undefeated Georgian-Hispanic Ilia Topuria and American Justin Gaethje, as well as a heavyweight bout between Brazilian Alex Pereira and Frenchman Ciryl Gane. The fights will take place in a large ring set up in the South Lawn of the White House, making it a historic event for both the UFC and the presidential residence. Outside the White House, a Fan Zone will accommodate around 80,000 people watching the fights on giant screens. The event has sparked controversy, as a civic organization has filed a lawsuit claiming the White House is being used for a private commercial spectacle, citing a potential conflict of interest due to Trump's recent purchase of $50,000 in shares of TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of UFC.
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