UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday
Summary
A temporary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena is being built on the White House lawn to host mixed martial arts fights on June 14. The event will celebrate both the United States’ 250th anniversary and President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.Key Facts
- The UFC fights will take place in a temporary 5,000-seat arena on the White House lawn.
- Construction began with cranes and equipment seen on the South Lawn.
- The cage will be octagon-shaped and surrounded by a stage decorated with red, white, and blue colors.
- Two title fights are scheduled: one lightweight championship and one interim heavyweight championship.
- President Trump announced plans for this event as part of 250th U.S. anniversary celebrations.
- The event was originally planned to be larger, with more fights and a crowd up to 25,000 people, but these plans were reduced.
- President Trump is a long-time fan of mixed martial arts and is friends with UFC President Dana White.
- Construction at the White House lawn is affecting nearby events, such as the Scripps National Spelling Bee, which had to adjust routes due to the arena build.
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