Construction begins on UFC Freedom 250 ‘Claw’ stage at White House

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With the UFC cage match at the White House less than three weeks away, construction for the ambitious mixed martial arts event officially started Monday.

UFC fighting ring on the South Lawn of the White House
Equipment being placed on the South Lawn of the White House is seen from the Washington Monument, Tuesday, May 26, 2026, in Washington. The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on June 14 as part of America 250 celebrations. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

Workers began assembling what appeared to be a lighting structure for the temporary “claw” stage under construction in Lititz, Pennsylvania. Numerous social media posts in Washington, D.C., highlighted photos of the project throughout the day.

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