Construction begins on UFC octagon at White House South Lawn for June 14 event

Construction has started on the fighting platform for an upcoming UFC event scheduled for June 14. The octagon is being built on the South Lawn of the White House in an unprecedented move. Video footage from journalist Julie Tsirkin shows the early stages of construction. This represents a historic moment for the UFC as it prepares to host an event at one of the most iconic locations in the United States. The logistics and security preparations for such an event are expected to be complex.