Construction underway on UFC Octagon at White House for Flag Day fights
Summary
Construction is happening on a UFC fighting cage on the White House South Lawn for an event called "UFC Freedom Fights 250" on June 14, 2026. President Donald Trump plans to host this fight to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States, with tens of thousands of people expected to watch for free.Key Facts
- The event is scheduled for June 14, 2026, which is both President Trump’s birthday and Flag Day.
- It will feature a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, along with four other fights.
- The UFC octagon is currently being built on the South Lawn of the White House.
- The event is called "UFC Freedom Fights 250" as part of the America 250 celebrations.
- President Trump said the event is free for the public and that up to 100,000 spectators could watch from the South Lawn and nearby areas.
- Large screens will be set up in the Ellipse park so more people can view the fights.
- Prize money for the fighters will partly come from Crypto.com, a cryptocurrency company.
- White House officials called the event one of the greatest and most historic sports occasions in history.
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