WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: The lights are dimmed before Mauricio Ruffy takes on Michael Chandler in a lightweight bout at the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump was hosting a series of Ulitmate Fight Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Michael Chandler of the United States waits in the Red Room of the White House before his lightweight bout against Mauricio Ruffy of Brazil during the UFC Freedom 250 Fight on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches today, his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit." (Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Mauricio Ruffy celebrates after winning his fight against Michael Chandler at the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump was hosting a series of Ulitmate Fight Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Michael Chandler of the United States waits in the Red Room of the White House before his lightweight bout against Mauricio Ruffy of Brazil during the UFC Freedom 250 Fight on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches today, his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit." (Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: U.S. Vice President JD Vance embraces U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Members of the U.S. military attend UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Former mixed martial arts fighter Dustin Poirier poses for photos with members of the U.S. military during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 14: Mauricio Ruffy of Brazil celebrates winning against Michael Chandler in their lightweight bout during the UFC Freedom 250 Fight on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches today, his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit." (Photo by Saul Loeb-Pool/Getty Images)