New Delhi, June 14 -- President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday with one of the most unusual sports spectacles in recent memory. The South Lawn of the White House transformed into a professional UFC arena for the Freedom 250 fight card. The event celebrates both the president's milestone and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence signing.

Seven all-male fights are scheduled, with the main card beginning at 8 pm Eastern on Paramount. The setting turns the historic presidential grounds into a combat sports venue for the first time.

More than 60 million dollars and tens of thousands of hours of labour went into constructing the temporary octagon and seating area. National Park Service records detail the ex...