The South Lawn of the White House has been turned into a site for cage fights, hosting UFC Freedom 250 on Sunday with 5,000 expected in attendance.

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

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

After a choppy start to UFC’s Freedom 250, the mixed-martial arts promotion saw bigger returns on Saturday.

The UFC held its weigh-in Saturday night for Sunday's UFC Freedom 250 event that will take place on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.