Dana White reveals White House arena design for historic UFC event

Dana White has unveiled 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 before being shipped to Philadelphia and then transported by truck to Washington, where it will be erected on the South Lawn of the White House. White stressed that the UFC is funding the entire event without using any taxpayer money, presenting it as a gift to America for its 250th anniversary. More than 70,000 people have already applied for tickets through UFCfreedom250.com. The free tickets for the Ellipse park across from the arena are expected to accommodate over 100,000 fans across the fight weekend. The two-day fan festival will include a press conference, weigh-in ceremony, and performances by the Zac Brown Band, along with celebrity guests and big-screen fight viewing.