US EditionDana White Says UFC Hosting First-Ever White House Fight on July 4
The UFC event will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a championship fight on the White House South Lawn, expected to draw up to 25,000 spectators, Dana White said.
- Dana White, UFC CEO, confirmed a cage fight will happen on the White House South Lawn in 2026 for the USA's 250th birthday.
- This event stems from a new $1.1 billion deal between UFC and Paramount, alongside President Trump's plan to host a UFC match with 20,000 spectators.
- Paramount will stream all UFC content on Paramount+, and fighters show strong interest in the historic White House event, which Dana White calls '1-of-1'.
- White affirmed that fighter compensation will increase with each new agreement and dismissed the notion that pay-per-view is obsolete, highlighting its continued relevance despite recent decreases.
- The White House fight could boost UFC’s visibility and fighter earnings, signaling an ambitious expansion under Paramount’s leadership as the company explores global rights.
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Dana White, the boss of UFC, MMA's largest organization, confirmed on Tuesday that a stage at the White House was going to take place on July 4, 2026, as Donald Trump wishes to celebrate the 250 years of American independence.
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Los Angeles TimesMMA at the White House is 'going to happen,' UFC's Dana White says as July 4 Fight Night plans solidify
A mixed martial arts fight card to be held next summer at the White House is "absolutely going to happen," Ultimate Fight Championship Chief Executive Dana White said Tuesday.
White House Will ‘Definitely’ Host a U.F.C. Fight on July 4, U.F.C. Head Says
President Trump is moving ahead with plans to hold an Ultimate Fighting Championship event on the White House grounds next July 4, the U.F.C.’s chief executive, Dana White, told CBS on Tuesday. “It is definitely going to happen,” Mr. White said on “CBS Mornings.” A White House official who asked not to be named to discuss plans that were still in their early stages confirmed that the event was expected to happen on July 4. Mr. White is a longtim…
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