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Dana White Says UFC Hosting First-Ever White House Fight on July 4
The UFC event will celebrate America's 250th anniversary with a championship fight on the White House South Lawn, expected to draw up to 25,000 spectators, Dana White said.
- Dana White, UFC CEO, confirmed a cage fight will happen on the White House South Lawn in 2026 for the USA's 250th birthday.
- This event stems from a new $1.1 billion deal between UFC and Paramount, alongside President Trump's plan to host a UFC match with 20,000 spectators.
- Paramount will stream all UFC content on Paramount+, and fighters show strong interest in the historic White House event, which Dana White calls '1-of-1'.
- White affirmed that fighter compensation will increase with each new agreement and dismissed the notion that pay-per-view is obsolete, highlighting its continued relevance despite recent decreases.
- The White House fight could boost UFC’s visibility and fighter earnings, signaling an ambitious expansion under Paramount’s leadership as the company explores global rights.
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