UFC President Dana White announced that the "Freedom 250" event at the White House, held to celebrate Donald Trump's birthday, will not happen again due to high costs, logistical challenges, and weather concerns. Despite claims of success, White stated he "can't afford it" and will not repeat such events.
UFC President Dana White stated the "Freedom 250" event at the White House, celebrating Donald Trump's birthday, will never happen again due to logistical and cost issues, despite its success in merchandise sales and subscriptions. Fighters met Trump, with Gaethje winning the lightweight title. However, some fighters faced issues, including Sean Strickland's removal and arrest for disorderly conduct.
Ilia Topuria perdió su invicto y el cinturón de peso ligero de la UFC ante Justin Gaethje, quien lo mandó al hospital con una posible fractura de órbita. Dana White indicó que Topuria "está hecho polvo" y necesitará tiempo para recuperarse.
ABD Başkanı Donald Trump, ülkenin 250. yıl kutlamaları kapsamında Beyaz Saray'da bir UFC dövüş gecesi düzenledi. Etkinliğe eşi, oğlu, iş insanları ve sporcular katıldı. Trump'ın uyukladığı anlar kameralara yansıdı.
Tyson Fury hinted at a major announcement from Dana White and Zuffa Boxing, potentially involving his long-awaited fight with Anthony Joshua. Fury was a guest at UFC's White House event, where he spoke about the impending news.
Donald Trump sediou um evento do UFC na Casa Branca, apelidado de "UFC Freedom 250", para celebrar o 250º aniversário da independência dos EUA. A iniciativa, que inclui um octógono temporário nos jardins, gerou críticas por seu custo e insensibilidade em meio a preocupações econômicas.
Donald Trump, celebrating his 80th birthday, appeared with UFC CEO Dana White at a massive UFC event on the White House South Lawn. Despite severe thunderstorm watches and potential for high winds and lightning, the event proceeded with over 4,000 attendees on-site and 120,000 expected at a nearby watch party. A lawsuit to stop the event was dismissed.
Donald Trump sediará um evento de MMA na Casa Branca, gerando controvérsias sobre o uso de monumentos nacionais e potenciais conflitos de interesse. O evento, UFC Freedom 250, celebra o 250º aniversário dos EUA e o "espírito lutador americano".
La UFC otorgará bonos récord de $425,000 a las mejores actuaciones en UFC Casa Blanca, con Ilia Topuria y Justin Gaethje como protagonistas. Dana White busca incentivar finalizaciones en el evento del 250 Aniversario de la Independencia de EE.UU.
Trump celebra seus 80 anos com um evento de UFC no jardim da Casa Branca, contrastando com a comemoração discreta de Biden. O evento, criticado como 'pão e circo', ocorre em meio a guerras impopulares e preocupações com a saúde do presidente.
Dana White, UFC CEO, has evolved into a significant political power broker and advisor to Donald Trump, leveraging the promotion's young, alternative-media-consuming demographic. The UFC's White House event highlights this convergence of sports, politics, and media.
Uma arena provisória, apelidada de "The Claw", foi erguida nos jardins da Casa Branca para um evento de UFC, coincidindo com o aniversário de Trump e as celebrações do 250º aniversário da independência dos EUA. O evento de US$ 60 milhões gerou críticas por insensibilidade e uso indevido de espaço público.
El evento UFC Casa Blanca en Washington D.C. se ve amenazado por pronósticos de fuertes tormentas y rayos para el domingo. Dana White ha indicado planes de contingencia, incluyendo un posible cambio de horario, pero la imprevisibilidad del clima y los protocolos de seguridad ante tormentas eléctricas podrían forzar cancelaciones o retrasos significativos.
El luchador hispano-georgiano Ilia Topuria empujó al estadounidense Justin Gaethje durante el careo previo a su combate de UFC en la Casa Blanca. El evento coincide con el 80 cumpleaños de Donald Trump y el 250 aniversario de la independencia de EE.UU.
Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn is calling on UFC president Dana White to release heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall from his contract, claiming the fighter is underpaid. Hearn also offered to drop legal action over Conor Benn's move to White's promotional company.
The UFC is setting up a cage match on the White House South Lawn for America's 250th birthday, sparking controversy given the sport's history and Trump's immigration policies.
Dana White, UFC CEO, discusses his long friendship with President Donald Trump, stating politics rarely comes up in their conversations, despite Trump's involvement in UFC events and White's support during the 2016 presidential campaign.
UFC president Dana White defended Donald Trump against accusations of racism, citing Trump's past friendship with Michael Jackson. White argued that Trump's close relationship with Jackson and his family indicated he was not a racist.
UFC President Dana White compared Conor McGregor to Muhammad Ali for his global fame and fan attraction, and Jon Jones to Michael Jordan for his dominance. White believes both fighters significantly impacted MMA in different ways.
Conor McGregor will return to the UFC octagon on July 11 in Las Vegas to face Max Holloway at UFC 329. McGregor, who has not fought since breaking his leg in 2021, aims to rebound from a series of losses and a recent injury.
Ronda Rousey asserts she could become the face of MMA and its most powerful figure, surpassing Dana White, ahead of her fight against Gina Carano, which is set to break women's fight pay records.
Ronda Rousey's comeback fight against Gina Carano aims to set a new record for female fighter purses, criticizing UFC's pay structure while promoting her debut with Most Valuable Promotions (MVP) on Netflix.
UFC President Dana White wrote to President Trump to reverse a 90% cap on gambling loss deductions in his tax law, citing harm to the gambling ecosystem. The provision limits taxable winnings deductions, affecting players and the industry.
The UFC’s planned White House event has expanded into a multimillion-dollar spectacle, with $1.5 million VIP “Partner Investment” packages offering exclusive access alongside mass public ticket giveaways. Promoted as part of America’s 250th anniversary, the card blends sport, politics, and entertainment, featuring elite fighters while highlighting the growing partnership between the UFC, Dana White, and Donald Trump.
