UFC White House Construction Shown in New Photos Ahead of Freedom 250 Fight Card

Construction has started on the South Lawn of the White House for the UFC Freedom 250 event.

The card will feature seven fights, including two title bouts. Alex Pereira will face Ciryl Gane for the heavyweight interim title. Ilia Topuria will then defend his lightweight championship vs. Justin Gaethje.

UFC President Dana White told Lara Trump on "My View with Lara Trump" that the venue will seat around 4,300, and most of the seats will be reserved for the military. The event will be closed to the general public, but fans can watch the event at The Ellipse (President's Park South) south of the White House.

The card commemorates the United States' 250th anniversary. Events will get going Friday evening with a press conference at the Lincoln Memorial. UFC Freedom 250 Fan Fest will go down Saturday at The Ellipse. Weigh-ins will take place there on that evening as well.

The fights go down on June 14, which marks both Flag Day and President Donald Trump's 80th birthday.