Why Is Trump Building a ‘Cage’ on the White House Lawn?
The UFC plans tens of thousands of free tickets and outdoor screens as two title fights headline the White House card, officials said.
- On June 14, President Donald Trump will host the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House, marking both his 80th birthday and America's 250th anniversary.
- Construction crews set to work this week building the signature eight-sided cage on the White House lawn, a structure that has served as the official stage for mixed martial-arts combat for more than three decades.
- The event card features a title bout between Georgian Ilia Topuria and American Justin Gaethje, while heavyweight fighters Ciryl Gane and Alex Pereira are also expected to compete.
- Organizers plan to distribute tens of thousands of free tickets for the event, though the announcement sparked mixed reactions online from fans criticizing the card for lacking top stars.
- Reflecting the close alliance between Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, the promotion has transformed into a $10 billion industry, with the president having attended a Miami event in April.
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UFC Bringing Its Tacky Brand Of People Beating Sh*t Out Of Each Other To White House
Artist’s rendering from the UFC X account.There is something a little too on-the-nose in a “Fall of the Roman Empire” sense about a decadent, authoritarian, brain-addled leader building an arena right outside his front door so that he may have the pleasure of watching shirtless gladiators beat the ever-loving shit out of each other without leaving his heavily guarded compound.And yet, that is exactly what is happening at the White House right no…
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UFC Event On White House South Lawn Slammed By Critics
Source: Kevin Dietsch / Getty Preparations are underway for the Ultimate Fighting Championship’s Freedom 250 event, which is set to take place on the White House’s South Lawn. An enormous star-studded arch is being constructed, and the visuals have left many upset and decrying President Donald Trump for allowing the event to move forward.
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