UFC Freedom 250 LIVE: Trump celebrates 80th birthday with Iran deal, White House cage fight
The US president hailed an agreement to end the conflict in Iran hours before a celebration on the storied South Lawn that once would have seemed unfathomable. Follow our rolling coverage.
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9.36amStorm threatens to cloud UFC eventBy The weather is threatening to cloud celebrations. Sunday night’s forecast predicted a strong chance of thunderstorms and high winds after downpours and heavy lightning disrupted a Lincoln Memorial event two days ago.“I’m sick and tired of hearing about the weather,” UFC chief Dana White, a close friend of the president, declared on Friday, before conceding that he’ll prefer to hold future events inside arenas only.Fans attend the UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest on The Ellipse ahead of the UFC Freedom 250 fight on the South Lawn of the White House.Kevin Dietsch/Pool Getty via APThe fight card is scheduled to start at 10am Monday AEST.“We anticipate inclement weather in the area, so attendees should plan accordingly,” the UFC posted on social media.
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