“UFC Freedom 250” commemorated the 250th birthday of the United States, President Donald Trump’s 80th Birthday and Flag Day with a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.
From the Revolution to the Octagon, this historic night of championship mixed martial art fights connected fans through the action and unrivaled competition on the world’s greatest stage – the South Lawn of the White House.
At the Sunday Fanfest on Sunday, where more than 80 thousand gathered throughout the day to watch the fights on the screens at the Ellipse, Mike Leventhal caught up with a familiar face from Mar-a-Lago – the talented Palm Beach artist Mister E – who has been working for months on a wall mural depicting what he felt tells America story.
The action on the South Lawn was something that a Hollywood screen writer would imagine, concluding with Colorado native Justin Gaethje as the newest Undisputed Lightweight Champion, defeating Ilia Topuria in a fourth-round TKO.
Ilia Taporia posted on his social media congratulated Justin on the win and he called for a rematch after he recovers.
At the post fight press conference in the wee hours of the mourning – UFC CEO Dana White announced a special card next year…but Dana made it clear that he will not promote any more outdoor fights.
Okay – Mr. President – what do you have next for us?
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