WATCH: A sneak peak of UFC's Octagon at the White House
Summary
President Donald Trump is hosting a UFC mixed martial arts event on the South Lawn of the White House as part of the 250th anniversary of the United States. The event has involved more than seven federal agencies, hundreds of workers, and at least $60 million, and faces a legal challenge from residents who say it violates federal park rules.Key Facts
- The UFC event will feature seven fights and is scheduled over a weekend, with the main matches on Sunday.
- The fight cage, called the Octagon, is set up on the White House South Lawn with seating for about 4,000 people and space for 120,000 ticket holders nearby.
- Seven federal agencies, including Homeland Security and the Federal Aviation Administration, dedicated significant resources to preparing the event.
- The UFC and related groups spent over $60 million on the event, not including unspecified government costs.
- The event includes a ceremonial weigh-in, a concert by The Zac Brown Band, fan activities, and meet-and-greets throughout the weekend.
- Fourteen fighters are competing, undergoing strict training and weight-cutting processes to make their fighting weight.
- A federal lawsuit by two Virginia residents aims to stop the event, claiming it breaks rules against sports events on federal parkland.
- The National Park Service opposes the lawsuit and has detailed the extensive preparations in court filings.
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