Trump's 80th birthday UFC event at White House faces potential weather disruption
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Liam Prenderville
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Summary
Donald Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday by hosting a UFC event called "UFC Freedom 250" at the White House on Sunday evening, featuring a fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. The event has faced controversy, including a legal challenge that nearly canceled it, and now faces potential disruption from extreme weather conditions including swarms of insects and rain.
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UFC Freedom 250 will take place on the South Lawn on Sunday evening with Ilia Topuria facing off against Justin Gaethje.
The event hasn't been short of controversy though, having only just survived a legal challenge threatening to cancel.
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