"It's not open to the public, not open to real fans. When I picture people who gonna be there watching, I picture 'The Hunger Games.' When Katniss was at the tryout and the rich, snobby people at the top, not paying attention to her... They're just not gonna be paying attention to what happens in the cage, if they see a little bit of a blood, they don't see a knockout. But they're not a real fans, so who cares?"
"Muhammad recalls a scene from the first movie where the protagonist Katniss Everdeen, played by Jennifer Lawrence, goes for her tryouts, while uninterested rich patrons go on with their discussions. Muhammad believes the White House crowd will also not be paying much attention to the action inside the Octagon, barring the occasional highlight-reel knockout."
The UFC will host Freedom Fights 250 at the White House on June 14, celebrating America's 250th anniversary on President Trump's birthday. Belal Muhammad expressed skepticism about the event's audience, comparing it to The Hunger Games where wealthy patrons ignore the competition. Muhammad stated the event is not open to the public or real fans, suggesting attendees will be disengaged and only notice dramatic moments like knockouts. Approximately 5,000 people will attend inside the White House, with 1,000 seats reserved for military members. The UFC is providing 85,000 free tickets for fans to watch on screens at the Ellipse, south of the White House.
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