Key Facts

• The UFC event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House and is invite-only with about 4,300 attendees; another 85,000 people are expected at a nearby public fan zone.
• The event is scheduled for Sunday evening, with forecasts of hot, humid weather and a 70% chance of damaging thunderstorms.
• The UFC spent roughly $60 million on the event, including $700,000 to repair the lawn afterward.
• A large metal structure called "the Claw," 92 feet high and weighing 600 tonnes, will be featured above the fighting area.
• Fourteen fighters will compete, with the main fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje; the event will be shown only on Paramount+, a streaming service linked to a Trump ally.
• A lawsuit filed by two Virginia residents tried to halt the fight due to concerns about corruption and lack of permits for related activities but was rejected by a judge.
• President Trump and his administration praised the event as a major show and a symbol of American culture and diplomacy.
• A recent public poll showed low support from Americans, with only 16% saying it was appropriate to hold the UFC fight at the White House.