Dana White reveals White House arena setup for UFC's 250th anniversary event

Dana White showcased how the arena will look for the upcoming UFC event at the White House. White explained that he specifically requested his production team to ensure the White House is visible in the background during fights. The stage is currently being built somewhere in Europe, will be shipped to Philadelphia, then transported by truck to Washington where it will be erected on the South Lawn of the White House. White emphasized that UFC is funding everything at their own expense with no taxpayer money involved, calling it a gift from UFC for America's 250th anniversary. In an ESPN MMA interview, he stated that over 70,000 people have already applied for tickets on UFCfreedom250.com. Free tickets will be available on the Ellipse, a large park across from the arena, with over 100,000 fans expected to attend all fight week events. The two-day fan festival will include a press conference, weigh-in ceremony, and a performance by Zac Brown Band, along with celebrity guests and live fight viewing on a big screen.