White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
The White House is constructing a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn for the upcoming UFC Freedom 250 event, celebrating 250 years of American independence. Scheduled for June 14, the event will feature two championship title fights and is expected to attract a large audience, including military members and the public. UFC president Dana White stated that the event will not be profitable, as it is viewed as a long-term investment by the organization.
- ▪The UFC Freedom 250 event will take place on June 14 at the White House.
- ▪The UFC is spending approximately $60 million on the event, which will be the first professional live sporting event held on the White House grounds.
- ▪Tickets will be available for free to the public, with 85,000 tickets distributed for viewing at nearby Ellipse Park.
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White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations3 hours agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleYang TianWatch: UFC arena construction begins at White House ahead of fightsThe White House has begun construction on a UFC fighting cage on its South Lawn ahead of next month's event to celebrate 250 years of American independence.Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area, which based on online renderings, will form an octagon-shaped ring surrounded by a wire-mesh fence and thousands of temporary seats.US President Donald Trump previously said the project will be the "biggest event" the UFC has ever had, featuring an "arena right outside the front door of the White House".Dubbed UFC Freedom 250, the event is due to take place on 14 June, with the UFC set…
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