Stay up to date with notifications from The IndependentNotifications can be managed in browser preferences.AllNewsSportCultureLifestyleThe UFC is hosting an unprecedented event, UFC Freedom 250, at the White House, featuring a series of fights on the South Lawn to celebrate 250 years of the United States, coinciding with US president Donald Trump's 80th birthday.Organised by UFC president and CEO Dana White, a close friend of Trump, the event will take place on Sunday 14 June, with fights commencing at 5pm PT / 7pm CT / 8pm ET (1am BST on Monday).The fight card, despite some fan disappointment regarding its overall quality, includes significant bouts such as Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.Access to the White House event is invite-only, primarily for military personnel, with approximately 4,300 attendees; however, fans could apply for free tickets to watch the fights from the Ellipse park, adjacent to the White House.Viewers in the US and UK can stream the event live on Paramount+, with UK audiences also having access via TNT Sports and HBO Max.In fullUFC Freedom 250: Start time, card and how to watch White House fights tonightThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in

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

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President Donald Trump is a close friend of UFC boss Dana White, who is putting on fights to celebrate 250 years of the United States

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.

Two days before seven fights occur on the White House South Lawn, the protagonists will share a stage and trade jibes

Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje are set to go head-to-head on the South Lawn of the White House in a one-of-a-kind UFC showcase

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The UFC is bringing its Octagon to the White House for a historic night of fights, with a championship showdown leading the card.

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Breaking from the UFC’s usual schedule, “UFC Freedom 250” offers fight fans a seven-fight card on a Sunday night.

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