Dana White reveals White House event arena design, over 70,000 ticket requests

UFC President Dana White has showcased the arena design for the upcoming White House event celebrating America's 250th anniversary. The stage is being constructed in Europe before being shipped to Philadelphia and then transported by truck to Washington, D.C., where it will be erected on the South Lawn of the White House. White emphasized that UFC is funding the entire event without using taxpayer dollars, calling it a gift to America. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com, with free tickets available at the Ellipse park across from the arena. The event will feature a two-day fan festival including press conferences, weigh-ins, live performances by Zac Brown Band, celebrity guests, and big-screen fight viewing for more than 100,000 fans expected to attend throughout the fight weekend.