Trump unveils renderings for UFC Freedom 250 White House event
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Updated · Fox News · May 6
Trump unveils renderings for UFC Freedom 250 White House event
6 articles · Updated · Fox News · May 6
At the White House, he said the June 14 South Lawn card will feature a 4,000-seat octagon setup and viewing for up to 100,000 people in Washington.
Trump hosted co-main fighters Alex Pereira, Cyril Gane, Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria in the Oval Office, while Michael Chandler, Mauricio Ruffy, Bo Nickal and Sean O'Malley are also on the card.
The event, announced last July and confirmed by UFC CEO Dana White, falls on Trump's 80th birthday and Flag Day as part of America250 celebrations marking 250 years since the Declaration of Independence.
What precedent does a privately funded UFC event set for the future use of America's most historic national landmarks?
How will the unique open-air setting and immense pressure of the venue impact the performances of elite UFC fighters?
What is the greatest challenge in building a European stage on the White House lawn under top-level security protocols?