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What we know about the UFC fight at the White House
By Kevin Boulandier at WSVN 7 News
· June 12, 2026
· 6 min read
(CNN) — The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking over swaths of the nation’s capital, with the headline cage matches set to take place at the White House on Sunday. A massive arched lighting grid, which the UFC calls “The Claw,” has been constructed on the South Lawn, complete with stands and th
Key takeaway The UFC fight falls on Flag Day, which is also President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
Why this matters in The Miami
Miami residents may be wondering what a high-profile UFC event at the White House has to do with their city, but the fact that over 100,000 people will be descending on the nation's capital for the event is a reminder that large-scale events can have significant implications for public safety and crowd control. As a city that frequently hosts major events and festivals, such as those in Little Havana and Miami Beach, Miami's law enforcement and emergency services may be taking note of how the UFC event is managed, particularly in terms of security and crowd management. The fact that a third of the tickets for the UFC event are reserved for military members and their families may also be of interest to Miami's own military and veteran communities. Additionally, the event's logistics, including the construction of a massive lighting grid, may be of interest to Miami's event planners and organizers who frequently host large-scale events in the city.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 12, 2026 ·
Source: WSVN 7 News ·
Reading time: 6 min
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What is this story about? (CNN) — The Ultimate Fighting Championship is taking over swaths of the nation’s capital, with the headline cage matches set to take place at the White House on Sunday. A massive arched lighting grid, which the UFC calls “The Claw,” has been constructed on the South Lawn, complete with stands and th
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