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Trump says his birthday wish is ‘peace for the world’ as he strikes Iran

President made the remark before US Central Command confirmed that the commander-in-chief had directed further strikes on Iran

The Independent UK · Jun 11

Why Trump is putting an MMA fight cage in the White House

The UFC Freedom 250 fight night, which will be held on June 14 is being presented as a patriotic celebration to mark the 250th anniversary of the United States. But in actual fact, the date doesn’t coincide with the birth of the nation, it falls on the President’s birthday.

The Conversation · Jun 11

Hardening the body: the science behind martial arts conditioning

The White House is gearing up to host a UFC event as part of celebrations of 250 years of American independence. The fighters on the card are relying on body conditioning techniques that have been around for centuries to try to emerge victorious. Muay thai, karate and jiujitsu all use…

The Conversation · Jun 11

UFC Freedom 250: How to watch, start time and what to know

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The Independent UK · Jun 10

Donald Trump's 80th Birthday: A-List Celebrities Allegedly Snub Lavish White House Bash

Donald Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday with a UFC-themed party at the White House, to be attended by family and political allies, but lacking the anticipated A-list celebrity presence.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

'Destruction and Grift': Trump Sparks Outrage After Building 5,000-Seat UFC Arena on White House Lawn

Donald Trump's decision to build a 5,000‑seat UFC arena on the White House lawn for his 80th birthday has drawn sharp criticism from biographer Michael Wolff and dismal poll numbers from the US public.

International Business Times UK · Jun 10

UFC fighters call White House event a ‘massive opportunity’

The claw, the temporary arena structure that houses the eight-sided cage, is the buzziest landmark this week in DC

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Trump’s UFC Claw will come down ‘immediately,’ White House says — despite president saying it could be there forever

Officials say in court filings that the massive arena on the south lawn will be dismantled right after the president’s birthday fight

The Independent UK · Jun 10

Construction for UFC stage has tourists fuming over blocked views at the Lincoln Memorial

Some visitors have said the ongoing construction for UFC Freedom 250 press conference disrupted their visit to the Lincoln Memorial

The Independent UK · Jun 10

UFC champion says he has been banned from White House fight over criticisms of Trump

Sean Strickland claims he was not cleared to attend the UFC event because he ‘made fun of Israel and Epstein’

The Guardian - US · Jun 10