Dana White showed how the arena will look for the UFC event at the White House, emphasizing that the White House will be visible in the background during fights. The stage is being constructed in Europe and will be shipped to Philadelphia before being transported by truck to Washington, D.C., where it will be erected on the South Lawn. White stressed that UFC is funding the entire event without using taxpayer money, calling it a gift from the UFC for America's 250th anniversary. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets at UFCfreedom250.com, with free tickets available for the Ellipse park area across from the arena. More than 100,000 fans are expected to attend fight week events, which will include a two-day fan festival, press conference, weigh-ins, and a performance by Zac Brown Band.
