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Construction begins on UFC Freedom 250 ‘Claw’ stage at White House
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.
TL;DR
- Construction for a UFC event at the White House began Monday with the assembly of a lighting structure for a temporary 'claw' stage.
- The event is scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn, also President Trump's 80th birthday and Flag Day.
- It is part of the America 250 celebrations and will feature increased security, similar to the Super Bowl.
- The event will host 5,000 attendees, including military members and guests, with up to 100,000 able to watch on large screens nearby.
- Featured fights include Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane.
- UFC President Dana White described it as a unique, once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.