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UFC Fight Venue Construction Takes Over White House Thanks to Trump

Construction has begun on the ring for the “UFC Freedom 250” mixed martial arts event, on June 14 at the White House. Pieces of the blue and white ring could be seen dwarfing the building Tuesday. The structure, according to what President Trump told reporters last month, will be able to hold 4,500...

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Left / center-leftUFC Fight Venue Construction Takes Over White House Thanks to Trump

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Right / center-rightConstruction begins at WH for ‘UFC Freedom 250’

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The New RepublicNews report · May 26, 8:56 PM

UFC Fight Venue Construction Takes Over White House Thanks to Trump

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Construction has begun on the ring for the “UFC Freedom 250” mixed martial arts event, on June 14 at the White House. Pieces of the blue and white ring could be seen dwarfing the building T...

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OANNews report · May 26, 10:01 PM

Construction begins at WH for ‘UFC Freedom 250’

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Construction is officially underway on a temporary octagon on the White House grounds in preparation for the upcoming “UFC Freedom 250” event taking place on June 14th.

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The Washington TimesNews report · May 26, 9:31 PM

UFC fighting cage rises on White House lawn for bout celebrating America's 250th anniversary

Yet another White House construction project is underway, though this one is meant to be only temporary.

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TimeNews report · May 26, 5:29 PM

How Dana White Took the UFC From the Fringes to the White House

How he took the organization from the fringes to the White House

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May 26, 5:29 PM: Time joined the source map.

May 26, 8:56 PM: The New Republic joined the source map.

May 26, 9:31 PM: The Washington Times joined the source map.

May 26, 10:01 PM: OAN joined the source map.

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