WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Octagon is coming to the South Lawn in just a few weeks, and we just got a new look at the setup.
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What we know:
The UFC has released new visual renderings of the White House fight and Freedom250 Fan Fest, offering a glimpse into the massive spectacle planned for America’s 250th birthday.
One rendering shows the Octagon taking over the South Lawn, surrounded by a projected crowd of 5,000 spectators.
The Freedom250 Fan Fest rendering appears to show a main stage at The Ellipse, surrounded by several tents, a food hall, bleachers and plenty of open space for attendees.
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The backstory:
The White House fight will take place on Sunday, June 14, with the Octagon set up on the South Lawn of the White House. President Donald Trump is set to oversee the event.
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