President Trump marked his 80th birthday Sunday by hosting UFC Freedom 250 on the White House South Lawn, an event tied to the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence and described as the first UFC or professional sporting event held at the White House. The card featured seven mixed martial arts bouts inside a temporary arena known as “The Claw,” with more than 4,000 invited spectators on the South Lawn while additional fans watched from the Ellipse. Hours before the fights, Trump said an init...

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