Trump to celebrate 80th birthday with $60M UFC cage fight on White House lawn

The claw towers over the White House.At night, it looks more Las Vegas than Washington.One way or another, the looming UFC fight has the American capital in its grip.What do you think?I think it's got to be illegal.There's no way it could be legal.

Very surprised.Shocked.This is like the first time ever, ain't it?Oh, well, yeah, I'm definitely shocked.

Sunday's fight will be the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's 80th birthday celebration, with 4 ,000 spectators on the South Lawn and tens of thousands more on the National Mall.

I have never seen anybody want anything so much as people want those tickets.

But the match has already come to blows in court.We would describe this as a volcano of corruption.Two Virginia residents sued to block the fight, arguing the for -profit sporting event is an unauthorized use of public property.There's heavy sponsorship, pricey tickets, and Trump's own financial interest in UFC's parent company.So this is a situation where the president and the people and businesses that he's allied to stand to gain financially.The Trump administration argued anyone who doesn't like it should just look away.

The courts agreed, allowing the event to continue.That's what Saturday Sunday is about.It's a gift to the American people.The spectacle will require the support of at least seven federal agencies and untold government resources.The White House insists it's not just about honoring Trump.It's part of broader celebrations for America's 250th birthday.

Do you think an event like this should be happening on the White House lawn?

That one I'm still trying to figure out.For all the back and forth over whether the fight should actually go ahead, one uncontrollable factor will actually decide if it can, and that's the weather.Severe storms are forecast to roll through Washington on Sunday, right around the start of fight time.Jackson Prosko, Global News, Washington.