The UFC White House arena isn’t just a ring. Here’s the scale of it.
A large open-air UFC arena is being constructed on the White House South Lawn, significantly larger than typical fight-night venues. The structure, known as 'The Claw,' stands 90 feet tall and covers a substantial area of the lawn. It is designed to accommodate around 5,000 spectators and features advanced lighting and audio systems.
- ▪The UFC arena is taller than the White House, reaching 90 feet in height.
- ▪The structure measures 120 feet by 120 feet and occupies a large portion of the South Lawn.
- ▪It was assembled previously in Pennsylvania before being transported to Washington, D.C. for final construction.
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