UFC bout at the White House imminent, according to Dana White, under terms of agreement with Paramount
The Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is set to make history with a unique event, as the organisation has announced plans to host a mixed martial arts bout on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C. on July 4, 2026. This event, scheduled to celebrate the 250th birthday of the United States, will be the first professional mixed martial arts event held at the presidential residence.
UFC CEO Dana White confirmed the news during an interview on CBS Mornings, emphasising the one-of-a-kind nature of this event. President Donald Trump had requested the event, with Ivanka Trump involved in the planning and logistics.
The event is expected to be broadcast live on CBS and may accommodate up to 20,000 spectators. Final details and venue renderings will be reviewed in meetings scheduled for late August 2025.
It's important to note that this announcement is for an event in 2026, not the mixed martial arts bout that took place on July 4, 2021, which was not mentioned during the UFC 313 news conference.
During the UFC 313 news conference, held in Las Vegas on March 8, Dana White focused on the events surrounding UFC 313, providing no details about the participants or martial arts style for the White House mixed martial arts bout.
The location of the 2026 event was not specified in the original announcement, but it has since been confirmed to be at the White House. The UFC middleweight bout on July 27, 2021, which took place in Abu Dhabi, was not part of UFC 314, as that event was held in Miami, Florida on April 12.
The UFC 313 news conference did not discuss the potential impact or reactions to the White House hosting a mixed martial arts bout. Similarly, the article does not provide any information about the potential impact or reactions to this historic event.
References:
- ESPN
- CBS News
- The Hill
- MMA Junkie
- Yahoo Sports
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