Dana White reveals design plans for White House UFC event arena

Dana White showcased how the arena will look for the upcoming UFC event at the White House, revealing that the stage is being built in Europe before being shipped to Philadelphia and then transported to Washington D.C. The octagon will be erected on the South Lawn with the White House visible in the background. White emphasized that the UFC is funding the entire event at their own expense with no taxpayer money being used, describing it as a gift to celebrate America's 250th anniversary. Over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com. Free tickets will be available for the Ellipse, a park across from the main arena, with more than 100,000 fans expected to attend various fight week events. The two-day fan festival will include a press conference, weigh-in ceremony, and a performance by the Zac Brown Band, along with celebrity guests and live fight viewing on big screens.