Trump Administration Deepens Its Ties With UFC
The nonbinding deal aims to use mixed martial arts to promote U.S. diplomacy and expand the sport worldwide, officials said.
- Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White signed an agreement Thursday, launching a public-private partnership to expand mixed martial arts globally and boost United States diplomacy efforts.
- Tying into "Freedom 250," the administration's celebration of America's 250th anniversary, the partnership includes a UFC event scheduled for Sunday on the White House South Lawn.
- After 25 years of global expansion, White emphasized the sport's universal draw, stating "it doesn't matter what color you are, what country you come from or language you speak."
- Rubio described the UFC as a rare unifier in a polarized world, joking the upcoming event could cause a "diplomatic crisis" because so many world leaders want to attend.
- Projections suggest over 1 billion people will watch the event, which models similar State Department and NFL collaborations that hosted over 100 events in more than 65 countries.
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Trump Administration Deepens Its Ties With UFC
The memorandum of understanding is a formal, but not legally binding, agreement to help encourage diplomacy through mixed martial arts. Rod Lamkey/AP PhotoSecretary of State Marco Rubio and Dana White, the CEO of the Ultimate Fighting Championship, signed an agreement Thursday that will create a public‑private partnership to expand mixed martial arts globally and use the sport to boost U.S. diplomacy efforts.“It’s an exciting opportunity to sign…
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