Thousands descended on the Ellipse in Washington DC on Sunday afternoon in anxious anticipation for the UFC Freedom 250 card at the nearby White House, where there remains threats of showers.

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.

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.