UFC Freedom 250 press conference LIVE: Lincoln Memorial to host first event of controversial White House fight weekend (opens original article in a new tab)

A UFC press conference is set to take place at the Lincoln Memorial ahead of fights on the White House South Lawn, coinciding with Trump's 80th birthday, despite some public complaints about construction impacts.

• UFC Freedom 250 press conference to be held at Lincoln Memorial with fighters including Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje
• Event includes seven fights on White House South Lawn coinciding with Trump's 80th birthday
• Judge rejects lawsuit blocking event, citing no evidence of corruption in UFC event arrangements
• Lincoln Memorial visitors complain about construction blocking views of the Reflecting Pool