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On June 14, the White House hosted a professional sports event for the first time, and UFC held seven fights on the South Lawn.
The event was called “UFC Freedom 250.” It was held to celebrate President Trump’s 80th birthday and to prepare for the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence.
Trump came to watch the fights and entered the arena after the event to congratulate the champions.
In the main event, American fighter Gaethje defeated his opponent and won the lightweight title and a large bonus.
In another major fight, French fighter Gane won the interim heavyweight title.
There were also music performances and a flyover that night, and many guests attended, including some military personnel.
Tickets were not sold to the public, and the live broadcast cost a lot of money.
The UFC leader said he hoped the event would bring people together more, and he also said this kind of show might not be held again in the future.
Before the event began, some people opposed it and filed a lawsuit, but the judge ultimately did not stop it from taking place.