Construction begins on UFC Freedom 250 ‘Claw’ stage at White House
Construction has begun on the UFC Freedom 250 'Claw' stage at the White House, with the event scheduled for June 14. The arena will host 5,000 attendees, with additional viewing for up to 100,000 people nearby. UFC President Dana White emphasized the uniqueness of this event, which is part of the America 250 celebrations.
- ▪Construction for the UFC event started on Monday in Lititz, Pennsylvania.
- ▪The event will take place on the White House South Lawn on June 14, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday.
- ▪The fight will feature several notable UFC matchups and is expected to have heightened security measures.
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- ▪ Construction begins for UFC fight on White House lawn — CBS News — Top
- ▪ UFC Freedom 250 arena soars above White House as Trump prepares for fights — Yahoo Sports
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With the UFC cage match at the White House less than three weeks away, construction for the ambitious mixed martial arts event officially started Monday. Workers began assembling what appeared to be a lighting structure for the temporary “claw” stage under construction in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Numerous social media posts in Washington, D.C., highlighted photos of the project throughout the day. Recommended Stories Gabbard leaving ‘not a huge surprise’: Byron York Stephen Colbert was ‘predictable and losing boatloads of money’: Joe Concha Trump rejoices after Stephen Colbert’s last show The claw arena will eventually be set up on the White House South Lawn. The event is set to take place June 14, which is not only Flag Day but also President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
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