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**Headline: UFC’s White House Event Faces Hefty Price Tag, Including $700,000 Lawn Repair**

**Washington, D.C.** – The Ultimate Fighting Championship’s (UFC) ambitious plan to host an event on the White House lawn next summer is proving to be a costly undertaking. The event, dubbed “UFC White House,” is scheduled for next June as part of the 250th-anniversary celebrations of the United States.

UFC President Dana White revealed to the Sports Business Journal that the unique venue presents numerous logistical and financial challenges. One of the most significant expenses is the cost of replacing the White House’s iconic South Lawn, which is expected to be damaged during the event.

“There is no doubt about it, this is going to be the most challenging event we have ever done,” White told Sports Business Journal. “To replace the grass, because we’re going to f*ck up the South Lawn, $700,000 just to replace the grass.”

The UFC White House event aims to rival the scale and production value of previous bespoke events. White has already showcased preliminary designs that emphasize the White House’s visual presence.

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