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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
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Cecilia Nowell

UFC arena under construction on White House lawn to mark Trump’s 80th birthday

An aerial view shows large metal arches being installed on the White House South Lawn
The UFC is holding a mixed martial arts fight on 14 June. Photograph: Mark Schiefelbein/AP

Construction is under way on the White House lawn for an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) arena that will host a cage match next month to mark the US’s 250th anniversary and Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.

The mixed martial arts fight is planned for 14 June.

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