US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th and America's 250th birthday with an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House lawn.
Trump and thousands of other mixed martial arts fans watched on as American fighter Justin Gaethje beat Spanish-Georgian opponent Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
The fight night - the first ever professional sporting event held at the presidential residence - was delayed by an hour amid fears of thunderstorms.
Other administration officials were in attendance, along with UFC chief Dana White, Trump's longstanding friend. At one point in the evening, the crowd sang happy birthday to the president.
US star Gaethje wins at Trump's UFC White House show
Trump and thousands of other mixed martial arts fans watched on as American fighter Justin Gaethje beat Spanish-Georgian opponent Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
The fight night - the first ever professional sporting event held at the presidential residence - was delayed by an hour amid fears of thunderstorms.
Other administration officials were in attendance, along with UFC chief Dana White, Trump's longstanding friend. At one point in the evening, the crowd sang happy birthday to the president.
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