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UFC Freedom 250 is happening right now on the White House South Lawn—a first-of-its-kind event celebrating Trump's 80th birthday and the U.S. 250th anniversary, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title. A last-minute lawsuit to block it was rejected by a federal judge on Friday, and the event has drawn additional controversy over its all-male fight card.
UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts event, is trending because it's taking place on the White House South Lawn as a first-of-its-kind celebration of Trump's 80th birthday and the U.S. 250th anniversary, despite a last-minute lawsuit to block it being rejected by a federal judge.
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