Key facts
- UFC President Dana White will not host another fight night at the White House.
- White condemned fighter Josh Hokit's remarks about Michelle Obama.
- The UFC Freedom 250 event was held on the White House lawn.
- The construction of the octagon structure for the event cost $60 million.
- Discussions are ongoing for 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. 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 also condemned comments made by fighter Josh Hokit after his bout, during which Hokit made controversial remarks about former First Lady Michelle Obama. White stated he hates "nasty and false things about people’s families" and "that kind of nonsense."