US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th birthday with a UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) tournament held on the South Lawn of the White House. The event is regarded as one of the most unusual ceremonies in the history of the White House.
According to Medianews.az, Trump sat ringside together with his wife Melania Trump.
Fights were held in an octagonal cage set up on the White House grounds, and the president’s family members, administration officials, senators, businessmen, and well-known figures also watched.
The event was attended by technology billionaires Mark Zuckerberg and David Ellison, senators John Thune and Ted Cruz, as well as UFC head Dana White, musician Kid Rock, and other celebrities.
The expansive area of the White House was specially prepared for the fight show. Thousands of spectators watched the fights from under a giant structure built on the lawn. The fighters’ entrance to the arena through various parts of the White House was also one of the eye-catching moments of the event.
Several fights took place during the tournament. Some of the winners showed joy in front of Trump after their victory, and the president applauded them.
It is reported that Trump’s interest in UFC is not new. Since the 1980s, he has been one of the greatest supporters of boxing and combat sports. In recent years, he has been known for his close relations with UFC head Dana White.//Qafqazinfo
