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The reported details are starting to go out concerning the planned fight of the UFC to the White House next year.
Dana White confirmed Thursday on social networks that the event was “over” about two months after the announcement of President Donald Trump.
White admitted shortly after this announcement that he had no idea that Trump would mention it in a public setting, but the ball has rolled since.
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The CEO of the UFC, Dana White, on the left, talks with President Donald Trump on the edge of the UFC 309 at Madison Square Garden. (Brad Penner / Imagn images)
The Wall Street Journal reported on Friday morning that weighings will take place at Lincoln Memorial, and the event will take place on the South lawn after previous discussions on the combatants who enter the oval office.
The point of sale has also reported that fighters can warm up for their fights inside the 1600 Pennsylvania Ave. She herself, while large screens could be installed nearby.
The event should commemorate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Initially, it was reported that the event would be held on July 4, but the logistical problems with this date pushed it to June, according to the report.
“This is a unique event,” said White last month.
The CEO of the UFC, Dana White, and President Donald Trump before a rooster weight title fighted during the UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey. (Images Vincent Carchietta / Imagn via Reuters)
The retirement star of the UFC, Jon Jones, exempt after the prosecutors of the New Mexico abandon the traffic accusations
White promised “the most nasty card of all time” during an appearance in the podcast, confirming that Jon Jones, who retired on June 21 and celebrated his last victory with a Trump dance with the president in the presence, returned to the drug test pool.
“Everyone wants to fight on this card. Literally everyone,” said White “Complete podcast.”
Jones almost confirmed that he would fight in the White House.
“As I heard Donald Trump’s announcement, I started to train,” said Jones in a recent post.
Conor McGregor quickly showed interest By fighting at the White House, and White even said that McGregor “could be” on the same card as Jones in the national capital.
September is a sports month in charge for Trump, who will attend the US Open, a New York Yankees match and the Ryder Cup, which are all taking place in its original state in New York.
US President Donald Trump is considered the cage side with the CEO of the UFC, Dana White, during the UFC 316 at the Prudential Center in Newark, New Jersey, on June 7, 2025. (Ed Mulholland / Zuffa LLC)
Trump has been a big Fan of the UFC, assistant to many à la carte events in recent years. He recently attended UFC 316 in Newark, New Jersey.
