White House stages $60 million UFC birthday event (opens in new tab)
The White House opened the South Lawn to the UFC Freedom 250 setup ahead of a seven-fight mixed martial arts card scheduled for Sunday, June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday and part of celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States. A temporary arena centers on the UFC Octagon and a large overhead lighting-and-screen structure called “The Claw,” with seating for roughly 4,000 to 4,500 invited spectators. The National Park Service said in a court filing that “well over $60 mil...
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