Posted on 05/26/2026 3:30:17 PM PDT by Ciaphas Cain
WASHINGTON — Construction is underway on the South Lawn of the White House as construction crews raise steel arches, lighting rigs and broadcast infrastructure to complete a temporary arena for "UFC Freedom 250." The professional fighting event tied to America's 250th anniversary celebration is scheduled for June 14, which marks Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.
The most prominent feature currently taking shape is a star-spangled arch that will stretch over the octagon fight cage, featuring a red, white and blue color scheme and extensive lighting effects. The semicircular structure behind the octagon was manufactured in Pennsylvania and shipped to Washington, where workers began assembling it earlier this week.
The bleachers around the octagon are expected to hold roughly 5,000 people, including military veterans, with no public tickets available. Beyond those stands, upward of 85,000 fans are expected to gather at Ellipse Park across from 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue to watch on giant screens. The event will stream on Paramount+.
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watch out for liberal heads exploding. especially the women!!
Getting ready to Rumble!!!
President Trump things like this just to get dumocrats heads to explode...It works ALL the time and it is a big laugh behind closed doors in the White house...
President Trump things like this just to get dumocrats heads to explode...It works ALL the time and it is a big laugh behind closed doors in the White house...
On one hand, I'm thinking like you are. Hell yeah!
But, in the back of my mind, I can't help thinking "bread and circuses."
It made me think of the movie Idiocracy and its "Monday night rehabilitation".
Yeah l suppose it is tempting to think of the Roman Coliseums but l am entertained by the fact this will send the AP types into orbit.
“The most prominent feature currently taking shape is a star-spangled arch that will stretch over the octagon fight cage”. I sure hope Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden are in the fight cage.
This Conservative woman is not keen on the event either.
At all.
The President is much better than this.
And, it reflects so poorly on us. It puts all GOPers in a bind, and divisively so, as lefty reporters will ask GOPers whether or not they support the circus. Instant gotcha, either way.
Flame away if you like, I learned to handle verbal stuff in basic training.
As long as Trump doesn’t get into the ring like Commodus.
"watch out for liberal heads exploding".
"On one hand, I'm thinking like you are. Hell yeah!"
"But, in the back of my mind, I can't help thinking "bread and circuses."
Ditto.
Isn’t that where the President’s helicopter usually lands?
He will do anything except his job.
(I sure hope Nancy Pelosi and Joe Biden are in the fight cage.)
I will pay $5 to watch that
I don’t watch UFC but I think this is probably the coolest thing that’s ever been done at the WH.
You’re in Luck!
You can sit in the NFL “Crying Room.” There are still seats available.
Hurry though, as it only seats @ 100. 😃
Speak for yourself.
It puts all GOPers in a bind...
You sound concerned. Try more fiber.
Yes but the circus isnt so much for you as it is for clueless kids and squishy middles.
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