White House grounds have hosted concerts and Easter egg rolls, but never a live sporting event, let alone an MMA cage-fighting spectacle.

President Donald Trump announced Monday that the UFC will construct a 4,500-seat venue for the event, one of many marking the U.S.’s 250th birthday.

The elaborate setup introduces a ‘blood sport’ to a venue previously known for joyful, family-friendly activities

The event is set to begin at 8 pm on June 14