US President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday with an unprecedented UFC event on the White House South Lawn, featuring a 90-foot structure called 'The Claw' and a special Colosseum-style arena.
Trump sat ringside next to the Octagon, joined by First Lady Melania Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, as the event drew a crowd of 4,000 people.
The event combined Trump's birthday celebration, a major UFC fight card, Flag Day observances, and patriotic themes, with many fighters carrying or wearing American flags.
American fighter Bo Nickal thanked Trump for helping make the event happen, calling him a 'special person' during an interview inside the Octagon.
Despite criticism, many supporters viewed the UFC event as a display of strength, patriotism, and American pride, with attendees repeatedly chanting 'USA! USA! USA!' throughout the evening.
