Lights! Camera! Cage match! The White House lawn’s Octagon is ready for Trump’s 80th birthday bash
Summary
A temporary UFC fighting cage called the Octagon has been built on the South Lawn of the White House for an event celebrating President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the United States’ 250th anniversary. The event will feature seven mixed martial arts fights and is expected to seat over 4,000 people.Key Facts
- The Octagon cage is eight-sided, about 30 feet wide, and designed like the UFC’s signature fighting ring.
- It is surrounded by a large structure called The Claw, which holds lights, speakers, and four big screens for spectators.
- The temporary arena will seat more than 4,000 people for seven UFC fights on the White House South Lawn.
- The event marks both President Trump’s 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence.
- The cage has sponsor logos including Morgan & Morgan, Bud Light, Dodge Ram, Corona Extra, and Polymarket.
- The South Lawn usually hosts other White House events and the Marine One helicopter landing, but is now covered by this temporary setup.
- Over $60 million and tens of thousands of work hours have reportedly gone into building the arena.
- A federal lawsuit is challenging the UFC fight event on the White House grounds.
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