Construction begins for UFC fight on White House lawn

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Construction crews have officially begun erecting a massive, temporary Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena on the South Lawn of the White House. The unprecedented transformation, which began on May 25, is for "UFC Freedom 250," a historic live event scheduled for June 14, 2026. The spectacle is timed to celebrate both the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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