President Donald Trump will host UFC Freedom 250, a mixed martial arts fight event on the White House’s South Lawn on June 14. The unusual event, fought in a temporary arena under 90-foot arches, is timed to Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th.
Trump showcased Ultimate Fighting Challenge matches as far back as 25 years ago at his Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City, when it was still an outcast sport with few venues willing to host fights.
Today it’s big business and a popular sport that incorporates a variety of martial arts techniques. Sunday’s fight is expected to draw some first-time viewers given its location. Here’s a look at its fighting styles and how bouts are won.
