The fight will go on after a judge rejected efforts to stop it.

The event is set to begin at 8 pm on June 14

While an independent company holding a sporting event on White House grounds is a first, sports have been part of life there for more than a century.

White House grounds have hosted concerts and Easter egg rolls, but never a live sporting event, let alone an MMA cage-fighting spectacle.

The event, which will take place on the White House grounds this weekend, has sparked widespread controversy.

UFC boss Dana White looks to make history on Sunday by bringing mixed martial arts to the South Lawn

President Trump has long been an admirer of cage fighting but South Lawn event has been hit by lawsuit

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The bloody tournament and other activities on the National Mall are expected to draw tens of thousands of people.

UFC Freedom 250, one of the most unique sports events in modern history, is set to take place Sunday, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday.

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Seven cage fights will be held on the White House grounds in honor of the nation's upcoming 250th anniversary.

The UFC is hosting a fight series on the White House South Lawn Sunday night.

The fight will go on after a judge rejected efforts to stop it.

UFC Freedom 250 live: UFC has said it spent more than $60 million on the event and will not make a profit.