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2026-05-27 15:19:09
[Temporary UFC Fighting Ring Set Up on White House Lawn to Celebrate 250th Anniversary of American Independence and Trump's 80th Birthday] (1) An octagonal fighting cage is being temporarily erected on the South Lawn of the White House to host the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) next month, commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence and celebrating President Trump's 80th birthday. (2) Online renderings show that the completed venue will be surrounded by wire mesh, with a red, white, and blue stage, a giant star-spangled archway above, and two large screens broadcasting the event live. (3) Trump stated that the venue will be transformed into "a 5,000-seat arena outside the White House." A large screen will also be added to the nearby Oval Park, and the UFC plans to distribute up to 85,000 free tickets for spectators at both venues.
