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Dana White says the UFC’s White House card on June 14 faces weather risks and an unexpected bug problem on the lawn, with moths and gnats potentially reaching fighters; a plan to install large fans around the setup is being considered but not finalized, and premium $1.5 million “partner investment” tickets place attendees near the Octagon.
Dana White outlined plans for a June 14 outdoor UFC event at the Ellipse near the White House, headlined by Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje, with about 4,300 attendees (mostly military) and a free-ticket giveaway for up to 85,000 people. The venue will feature screens, stages, and fan activations in the park, while weather contingencies could shift the start time; the only factor that could stop the show is lightning, with weather updates coordinated with the military up to a week out.
WWE plans to use a special heated ring and canopy at WrestleMania 40, which will be held in an outdoor stadium, to combat potential weather conditions such as rain and cold temperatures. The ring, first used at WrestleMania in New Jersey, will have heat pumped in from all four corners, and a canopy will be placed over the ring as a precaution.
Snoop Dogg's outdoor concert near Houston resulted in 16 hospitalizations due to heat-related illnesses, with a total of 35 people showing signs of such conditions. The high temperatures during the concert, part of a heatwave, led to fans experiencing heat exhaustion and other related issues. This incident follows similar occurrences at other concerts this summer, highlighting the dangers of extreme heat.