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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Pattle

Don’t be fooled by the glitz of UFC White House – all is not well in Dana White’s world

A giant structure obstructs the view of the White House from the South Lawn. As tall as the iconic building itself, this star-spangled, red, white and blue structure looks like it could be the stage for a music festival, or a stomach-depressing stretch on a rollercoaster track. In reality, it is something much more surreal.

The “Claw”, as Donald Trump calls it, will loom over a cage on Sunday, as seven UFC fights play out at the White House. And if the US president has his way, as he so often does, the Claw might stay forever.

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