This Thursday (11), the White House organized a visit for the press to the huge fighting ring known as "The Claw", which will host an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) fight on President Donald Trump's 80th birthday. Journalists, including an AFP reporter, had access for the first time to the 28-meter-high structure (taller than the White House itself), which workers have been building for several weeks in the historic Jardim Sul. In the center is the so-called "Octagon", the octagonal arena where 14 UFC fighters will face off against Trump in an unprecedented event next Sunday night (14). Companies such as beer brand Bud Light and prediction market Polymarket have their names emblazoned on the padded structure of the $60 million tournament ring. Surrounding the octagon will be black padded seats for 4,500 guests, each with a sign on the back that reads, "Warning: Do not climb on chair," in case spectators get too carried away. A huge red, white and blue sign that reads "UFC Freedom 250" greets visitors. A similar logo appears on video screens attached to the side of the arena. It's a reminder that the event aims to kick off celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the United States' independence, as well as the fact that the UFC is financing the cost of the show. From the back of the structure, journalists could see beer tents that extended to the Jardim Sul fountain and chemical bathrooms. Behind it, there is a huge structure installed in the Elipse, the green area on the outskirts of the venue, where, according to the White House, up to 125 thousand people will be able to watch the event for free on giant screens.