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President Donald Trump is changing how Marine One boards by driving to the Ellipse after the White House lawn was closed for construction of a UFC arena, using a temporary Ellipse landing zone for now while a permanent helipad is built on the White House lawn and targeted for completion by mid-September ahead of Xi Jinping’s visit.
During UFC Freedom 250 at the Ellipse near the White House, a brief crowd brawl broke out between two women, cheered by spectators, with security likely to be tight given the event’s proximity to the White House and the invited/military attendance.
Thousands of UFC fans gathered at The Ellipse near the White House for the Freedom 250 Fan Fest ahead of Sunday’s main event, with a carnival-like setup, weigh-ins, and sponsor booths from Monster Energy, Bud Light, Jose Cuervo and Ram Trucks; a large security presence signaled heavy government involvement as fans lined up for meet-and-greets and photo ops, and the main card was slated to air Sunday night at 8 p.m. ET.