The weather. The bugs. The lawsuit. The most audacious MMA event in history will commence with UFC Freedom 250 to be held on the South Lawn of the White House. Possibly with storms. Likely with bugs. And in spite a federal lawsuit that attempted to shut it all down. Fourteen fighters will compete in “The Claw,’’ as the UFC calls the temporary, 600-ton arena with the structure reaching 92 feet into the sky. Super Bowl-type viewership figures are what UFC CEO Dana White said he expects when the event is streamed by Paramount+. There will be seven fights, and two championship bouts. Follow usatodaysports coverage of the event on June 14 at the link in our bio. #UFC #UFCFreedom250 #Topuria #Gaethje #FightNight