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Rogan on ‘odd’ UFC White House event: ‘I don’t like it’
Rogan said the outdoor setup could affect fighters and urged organizers to add a roof to the $60 million event.
- On June 14, President Donald Trump will host a UFC event on the White House South Lawn to mark the nation's 250th anniversary and his 80th birthday. Construction crews are assembling a 5,000-seat arena and massive stage for the spectacle.
- Freedom 250, an organization backed by Trump, spearheaded the event, while UFC CEO Dana White stated he wants the lineup to reflect the nation's diversity, calling it an "historic opportunity." White claimed the event is patriotic, not political.
- The $60 million event features a seven-fight card, including a lightweight title bout between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje. Fans can watch on big screens at The Ellipse, which accommodates up to 85,000 people.
- During Wednesday's episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, commentator Joe Rogan warned that fighting outdoors could lead to dehydration, stating, "I don't like the idea of fighting outside at all." Rogan urged organizers to "build a f***ing roof."
- Senator Adam Schiff and California Governor Gavin Newsom condemned the event as blurring government functions with campaign entertainment. Schiff questioned the expense on X, asking, "Could he be more out of touch?".
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Dana White and Joe Rogan concerned about UFC WH fight
Two major UFC figures raised concerns about the wisdom of holding a cage fight on the White House lawn this summer, after President Donald Trump set the idea into motion. UFC CEO Dana White, a close friend of Trump’s who has been tasked with overseeing the June 14 match, has heralded the event as an historic opportunity to bring the public together in celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary this year. Still, he conceded this week th…
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