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UFC Freedom 250 to Fight at White House, 600-Ton Claw Arrives

6/5/2026

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UFC will hold its Freedom 250 fight at the White House on June 14, with the 92-foot “claw” erected on the South Lawn.
Stageco shipped the 600-ton, 154-foot “claw” in 18 containers and by air freight, delivering it to Washington on May 22.
Dana White rejected the initial renderings and approved the beta-tent design after a single review to ensure clear views of the White House and Washington Monument.

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Story summary

UFC will hold its Freedom 250 fight at the White House on June 14, with the 92-foot “claw” erected on the South Lawn.
Stageco shipped the 600-ton, 154-foot “claw” in 18 containers and by air freight, delivering it to Washington on May 22.
Dana White rejected the initial renderings and approved the beta-tent design after a single review to ensure clear views of the White House and Washington Monument.