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Trump's 80th Birthday Bash Features US$60M UFC Cage Fight at White House

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The White House South Lawn is set to host a US$60 million Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event, dubbed "UFC Freedom 250," for Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The spectacle, featuring 14 UFC contestants in an arena called "The Claw," has drawn criticism for being tone-deaf amidst ongoing wars and economic turmoil. Trump, however, views it as a celebration of American independence and his birthday, with UFC reportedly covering all costs. AI

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Trump's 80th Birthday Bash Features US$60M UFC Cage Fight at White House

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Agence France-Presse ·

    ‘The Claw’ rises: White House Octagon ready for Trump’s 80th birthday cage fight

    It’s the ultimate symbol of American politics under Donald Trump – a blood-soaked cage match on the lawn of the White House for the US president’s 80th birthday. A giant arena dubbed “The Claw” has been built on the famed South Lawn for Sunday’s tournament featuring 14 Ultimate F…

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