White House erects UFC cage ahead of US 250th anniversary celebrations
Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
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Workers were seen assembling domed arches and a staging area on the South Lawn in preparation for next month's event.
Crews are constructing an octagon-shaped cage on the White House South Lawn for a UFC event on June 14, marking the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
Photos reveal extensive construction at the White House for a UFC event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday, amid ongoing renovations.
The White House is undergoing significant renovations, including a temporary UFC arena, in preparation for an event celebrating America's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
An octagon-shaped cage is being erected on the White House South Lawn for a UFC bout on June 14, marking the nation's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
Construction crews are transforming the White House South Lawn into a temporary UFC arena for an event on June 14, celebrating America's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
An Ultimate Fighting Championship arena is being built on the White House lawn for a cage match on June 14, celebrating the US's 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday.
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