The United States government is preparing a suite of events to celebrate “the most important milestone” in the country’s history: the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence on July 4. One of the festivities planned is set to take place on June 14 (which is president Donald Trump’s 80th birthday) on the South Lawn of the White House: “UFC Freedom 250” – a mixed-martial arts (MMA) competition organised by the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC). It will be the first professional sp