Behind the scenes for UFC fighters' week at the Wh...
Key takeaways
- WASHINGTON -- The 14 fighters selected to participate on the UFC card at the White House are a part of a one-in-a-career event that is likely never to happen again.
- Yes, there is media to do and weight to make, just like any other fight week.
- Before UFC Freedom 250 starts, take a look behind the scenes at how fighters have spent their week in Washington.
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WASHINGTON -- The 14 fighters selected to participate on the UFC card at the White House are a part of a one-in-a-career event that is likely never to happen again. Combined, these fighters have experienced hundreds of fight weeks, but the lead-up to Sunday's show on the White House lawn is unlike any of those.
Yes, there is media to do and weight to make, just like any other fight week. But this week in Washington had sightseeing tours around national monuments as well as training at FBI headquarters and in hotel conference rooms late at night. There have been haircuts, shopping sprees and a few golf swings, too.
Before UFC Freedom 250 starts, take a look behind the scenes at how fighters have spent their week in Washington.