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White House UFC cage construction begins ahead of UFC Freedom 250 event

• Construction has begun on a UFC cage at the White House for the UFC Freedom 250 event.
• The event is scheduled for 14 June, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of American Independence and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
• A 5,000-seat arena is being built outside the White House, which the US president described as the “biggest event” for the UFC.
• The fights will be invite-only, with no general admission.
• Fans can apply for free tickets to watch the event from the nearby Ellipse Park.