00:02The White House South Lawn is now transformed into a UFC fight venue.
00:07By Sunday night, the president's backyard will look a lot more like Las Vegas than Washington.
00:13A temporary UFC arena is set to host seven fights as part of the nation's 250th birthday celebration.
00:20The event also happens to fall on President Trump's 80th birthday.
00:23The setup includes a full-size octagon, giant video screens, lighting towers, big signs, and a massive overhead structure known
00:33as the claw.
00:34Organizers expect more than 4,000 people inside the arena, with tens of thousands more watching from the ellipse.
00:41Opponents have filed a lawsuit trying to delay or stop the event, arguing it needs additional review and permits.
00:48But the White House dismisses those claims as baseless.
00:51Court filings put the production costs at more than $60 million.
00:55White House officials say the UFC is paying for the show, while the federal government is handling security, traffic control,
01:02and emergency services.
01:04Pulling it off is a massive operation.
01:07Crews have been screening dozens of trucks a day.
01:10Hundreds of contractors are on site, and security will include road closures, fencing, barricades, and Secret Service screening, much like
01:18at the airports.
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