Construction is underway on the White House lawn for a UFC mixed martial arts event. President Donald Trump is hosting the fight night as part of celebrations marking both his 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the United States.
The card is expected to feature two title fights, including a heavyweight bout between France's Ciryl Gane and Brazil's Alex Pereira. Spanish-Georgian champion Ilia Topuria is also scheduled to appear.
This event underscores Trump's long-standing ties to combat sports. He became the first sitting US president to attend a UFC event in 2019.
The UFC plans to distribute tens of thousands of free tickets and set up large outdoor screens nearby for additional spectators.
Reaction online has been mixed, with some fans criticizing the fight card for lacking major stars like Jon Jones and Conor McGregor.