Dana White visiting Donald Trump. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter Dan Scavino Jr.
The unusual dream of promoting UFC at the White House is about to become a reality. Last Thursday (28), Dana White confirmed the historic event will take place on July 4, 2026 , in Washington (USA), after an official meeting with representatives of the presidential residence. The card will be set up on the south lawn of the US government headquarters and promises to mark an era in the organization's history.
The idea had been discussed for months and was even announced by the President of the United States, Donald Trump , but faced logistical and structural doubts. Issues such as the construction of the octagon, audience attendance, and financial viability worried the UFC president, who now assures that he has resolved all the obstacles to make the special show in celebration of Independence Day possible.
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"I had a great day. I'm about to take off here from Washington, DC. We had a meeting at the White House. It couldn't have gone better. It's going to be amazing. The White House card is confirmed. I'll have more details on that in the coming weeks, but we closed the deal today," White said in a video posted on social media.
With the confirmation, the first speculations about possible participants also arise. Jon Jones and Conor McGregor have already expressed interest in being part of the historic card, but Dana White prefers to remain cautious. The executive even ruled out Bones ' presence at the event, stressing that the decisions will only be announced in the coming weeks.
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