Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn
Dana White has expressed his honor in building a fight arena on the White House lawn for an upcoming UFC event. Despite his reservations about outdoor fighting, he is committed to celebrating America's 250th birthday with this unprecedented event. The UFC's connection to Donald Trump and the sport's immigrant roots add layers of complexity to the occasion.
- ▪Dana White is building a fight arena on the White House lawn for a UFC event.
- ▪He has expressed concerns about the challenges of outdoor fighting, including weather conditions.
- ▪The event is part of the celebration for America's 250th birthday and is expected to attract significant attention.
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National Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn May 27, 20265:00 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition Steve Inskeep Dana White says it's an 'honor' to build a fight arena on the White House lawn Audio will be available later today. Credit: NPR It's been hard to imagine the scene planned for the Trump White House on June 14: Mixed martial arts fighters in a cage match on the South Lawn. Though it's easier to visualize this week, as the Ultimate Fighting Championship has begun setting up bleachers and a giant arch for the planned event. The work is visible to tourists and TV cameras. The UFC also released a rendering of the event, showing several thousand spectators surrounding a fenced-in octagon, the UFC's trademark, where a series of men will face off.
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