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President Trump lauded last night\u2019s \u2018UFC Freedom 250\u2019 card on the White House lawn as an \u2018incredible\u2019 spectacle on a scale never seen before.<\/p>\n

Read more Wild \u2018UFC Freedom 250\u2019 card on White House South Lawn draws rave reviews: \u2018Put on a great show\u2019<\/a><\/p>\n

\u201cThe UFC at the White House last night was incredible. The weather was scheduled to be horrendous, and it turned out to be PERFECT! So much for weather predicting,\u201d Trump wrote on Truth Social Monday morning.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe White House has never looked more beautiful. The setting was unsurpassed!\u201d<\/p>\n

An estimated 80,000 fight fans crowded the Ellipse to the south of the executive mansion while thousands more crowded the National Mall to watch.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe fighters were outstanding \u2013 Bo Nickal, Justin Gaethje, Ciryl Gane, Sean O\u2019Malley, Josh Hokit, Mauricio Ruffy and Diego Lopes were all unbelievable! Most people have never seen anything like that kind of human speed and power before,\u201d Trump gushed.<\/p>\n

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\u201cCongratulations to Dana White, and his unbelievable UFC. One of the most exciting days in the history of our fabled White House!\u201d<\/p>\n

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The event, scheduled to coincide with the president\u2019s 80th birthday, resulted in all seven fights ending in a TKO, culminating with American Justin Gaethje defeating Georgian-Spanish champion and heavy favorite Ilia Topuria to regain the lightweight title belt.<\/p>\n

Read more Real leadership can save Penn Station from its homeless plague, Mr. President<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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