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Al Jazeera5/28/2026Sports

White House Hosts Temporary UFC Arena for 250th US Anniversary and Trump's 80th Birthday

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A temporary octagon-shaped UFC arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for a June 14 event celebrating the US' 250th anniversary and President Trump's 80th birthday, featuring two championship fights and 5,000 seats.

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