U.S. President Donald Trump will celebrate his 80th birthday on Sunday with a one-of-a-kind mixed martial arts (MMA) event in the White House gardens.
Drawing global attention to a field that has experienced remarkable growth in recent years.
1. What are MMA?
Mixed martial arts, commonly known as MMA, is a combat sport that combines:
Boxing, Muay Thai, jiu-jitsu, wrestling, judo, and other disciplines.
Unlike professional wrestling, MMA is not scripted, and fighters aim to inflict real harm on their opponents, which is why they sometimes suffer serious injuries.
2. What is the UFC?
The UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) is the world’s leading MMA organization—the equivalent of the NBA in basketball or the NFL in American football.
And she’s in charge of organizing Trump’s birthday party.
It was founded in the early 1990s.
He has managed to transform mixed martial arts—which was initially a niche sport considered violent—into a major entertainment industry that attracts audiences in the millions (Filed under: Trump, UFC, White House: What Is It?).
3. What are the basic rules of MMA?
The fights take place inside an octagonal cage, known as The Octagon, with three five-minute rounds for regular bouts and five rounds for main events.
There are several ways to end a fight:
By knockout (when a fighter is knocked unconscious), by submission, or by the judges’ decision.
Prohibited actions include strikes to the eyes or spine, and kicking an opponent in the head while they are on the ground, although punches are allowed.
4. Who will be competing in the event?
Next Sunday’s event, dubbed UFC Freedom 250 in honor of the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence this year, will serve as a celebration of Trump’s birthday.
The event will feature a series of fights.
The most highly anticipated bouts will pit the undefeated Spanish-Georgian Ilia Topuria against American Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title.
And Brazilian Alex Pereira and Frenchman Ciryl Gane, both in the heavyweight division (Filed under: Trump, UFC, White House: What is it?).
5. Where is the match taking place?
The event will take place in a massive ring set up in the South Lawn of the White House.
Making the event a first in the history of the UFC and the presidential residence.
The Octagon will be covered by a 30-meter metal structure illuminated with the American flag and surrounded by bleachers seating more than 4,000 guests.
Outside the White House, in an area known as The Ellipse, a Fan Zone will be set up where some 80,000 people will be able to watch the matches on giant screens.
6. What is Trump’s connection to MMA?
Trump, who has had business dealings in the world of boxing and professional wrestling in the past, has been close friends with Dana White, president of the UFC, for decades.
The president has been a great ally of the MMA.
Whose audience consists largely of Republican voters, mostly young white men.
Another prominent figure in this world is the famous MMA commentator Joe Rogan.
He supported Trump during the election campaign, although he has recently distanced himself from him over the Iran conflict and the Jeffrey Epstein documents case (Filed under: Trump vs. the White House: What It’s About).
7. Is there a conflict of interest?
The event is not without controversy, as a citizens’ group has filed a lawsuit in an attempt to stop it.
This is because the White House is being used for a private event for commercial purposes.
Critics are alleging a conflict of interest, as Trump reportedly purchased $50,000 worth of shares this year in TKO Group Holdings, the parent company of the UFC (Filed under: Trump, UFC, White House: What is it?).
With information from EFE
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