UFC cage fighting event comes to the White House South Lawn this weekend

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A massive UFC cage fighting event is set to take over the White House this weekend.

A towering temporary structure of lights, speakers and wiring called "The Claw” has risen over the South Lawn.

UFC is known for brutality — but Secretary of State Marco Rubio says this is part of America’s “soft diplomatic” power, calling the UFC “the United Nations of fighting.” In a room full of international d…

A massive UFC cage fighting event is set to take over the White House this weekend.

A towering temporary structure of lights, speakers and wiring called "The Claw” has risen over the South Lawn.

UFC is known for brutality — but Secretary of State Marco Rubio says this is part of America’s “soft diplomatic” power, calling the UFC “the United Nations of fighting.” In a room full of international d…

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