UFC Unveils Plans for White House Fight on Trump’s Birthday

The White House turns federal South Lawn grounds into a temporary UFC arena for a June 14 cage fight

May 27, 2:01 AM EDT Cross-checked across 4 sources

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The Ultimate Fighting Championship bout is scheduled for June 14, President Trump’s 80th birthday.

Frame 1The White House turns federal South Lawn grounds into a temporary UFC arena for a June 14 cage fight.
Frame 2The event is tied to America 250 celebrations and falls on President Trump’s 80th birthday.
Frame 3Trump said Dana White would build a 5,000-seat arena, with eight large screens in a nearby park.
Frame 4Plans show an octagon cage, red-white-blue stage, temporary seats, big screens, and marching-band space.
Frame 5By June 14, the South Lawn build must become a working arena, crowd setup, and national spectacle.

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Published: May 27, 2:01 AM EDT
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