Key facts
- UFC President Dana White has declared he will not host another fight night at the White House.
- White cited the high cost and logistical challenges as the primary reasons for this decision.
- The recent 'UFC Freedom 250' event, held on President Trump's 80th birthday, was described as a 'one-of-one' that will 'never happen again'.
- The construction of the octagon structure for the event reportedly cost $60 million, with UFC covering the expense.
- White aimed to frame the event as a celebration of America's 250th birthday rather than a political statement.
- Despite White's decision, discussions are ongoing about potentially staging future military-themed UFC events at U.S. bases.
UFC President Dana White has stated that he will not host another fight night at the White House, citing the prohibitive cost and logistical difficulties associated with the event. The recent 'UFC Freedom 250,' held on President Trump's 80th birthday, was described by White as a unique experience that will 'never happen again.'
White indicated that the construction of the massive structure housing the octagon for the event cost $60 million, a cost that UFC absorbed. While the event was associated with President Trump and coincided with 'America 250' celebrations, White aimed to present it as a unifying event celebrating America rather than a political statement.