UFC plans White House South Lawn event despite pending federal lawsuits

UFC CEO Dana White said the promotion's White House South Lawn card will proceed this Sunday regardless of weather or legal issues. White spoke Friday at a pre-fight press conference held at the Lincoln Memorial in Washington. White stated that forecasts calling for potential rain and federal lawsuits challenging the event will not alter the schedule.

"Listen, the show goes on on Sunday. No matter what happens we're going," he said. "I don't care if it rains, snows, whatever happens. com.

A massive canopy structure called "the Claw" has been built to cover the octagon on the South Lawn. White added that he was finished addressing questions about the weather and other logistical matters. "I'm sick and tired of hearing about the weather now and all the other stuff surrounding this event," he said.

"We are fighting on Sunday night on the White House lawn. " The event is named UFC Freedom 250. Alexander Volkanovski and Justin Gaethje headline the card. Early weigh-ins were completed Friday. m.