The White House will host its first-ever UFC event next 4 July to mark the US’s 250th anniversary, UFC president Dana White confirmed. White, a longtime friend of President Trump, said he is finalizing plans with Trump and Ivanka, with ideas including building a cage on the White House grounds for up to 25,000 spectators. The fight is part of a year-long series of celebrations at national parks and historic sites. It also follows Trump’s ongoing renovations to the White House, including redecorating the Oval Office, altering the Rose Garden, and planning a $200m ballroom. The announcement comes amid a new $7.7bn UFC streaming deal with Paramount, whose merger with Skydance was recently approved by the administration.
The White House will host its first-ever UFC event next 4 July to mark the US’s 250th anniversary, UFC president Dana White confirmed.
