UFC CEO Addresses White House Event Concerns

Dana White, the CEO and President of UFC, has brushed off worries regarding the upcoming fight card at the White House, which is set to celebrate the country’s 250th anniversary. According to White, “almost everyone on the roster” is eager to participate.

During a discussion with Bloomberg’s Romaine Bostic, White was inquired about potential difficulties in getting fighters on board for the June event due to perceptions that it might lean “too political.” He acknowledged that many presidents have shown interest in various sports over the years.

White, who has been a long-time ally of President Donald Trump, found the concerns amusing. With a chuckle, he responded, “I mean, I don’t see how you can get too political outside of the White House.” He went on to reflect on how past presidents like George Bush, Barack Obama, and Trump had their own sports passions, suggesting that these interests didn’t overly politicize their respective sports.

Currently, White and his team are coordinating plans for the event, which will host around 5,000 spectators on the White House lawn while another 85,000 will be able to watch on a large screen at the Ellipse.

Looking ahead, White expressed excitement about the event, noting, “We intend to occupy Washington, D.C., during the week of the battle.” While he indicated a strong interest among fighters to take part, final selections have not yet been finalized.

“Almost everyone wants to fight on this card,” he shared. “This is a one-time, special event. I mean, when will we have another fight at the White House? This is history in the making, and we’ll see how things unfold with different fighters. We hope for the biggest and the best.”

In a recent outing, White was spotted sitting next to President Trump at Hard Rock Stadium in Miami, enjoying the College Football Playoff Championship Game as the Indiana Hoosiers defeated the Miami Hurricanes, marking a significant win for the team.