UFC Releases First Images of What the Event at the White House Will Be Like

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Trump (left) and Dana White (right). The White House event will be a milestone for the UFC. (Photo: Sportingnews.com)

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The highly anticipated UFC event at the White House is taking shape. The show, which will be held at the official residence of the US president, received its first images this weekend. UFC President Dana White appeared on the show. Special Report With Bret Baier, from Fox News, and shared details of the attraction, including the first photos of what the entire UFC structure would look like on the White House lawn (see the photos below).

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White didn't hide his excitement about producing the super attraction. "I love unique events like the ones we did at Esfera last year for [the Night UFC”, said White, recalling the UFC 306, which featured as its main attraction the fight between Sean O'Malley vs Merab Dvalishvili.

“This is a unique and incredible opportunity — not only for the fans, but for the sport and for the fighters as well,” said the UFC boss before concluding.

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"For the fighters, being able to be a part of something like this is incredible. And for the fans, I mean, coming to Washington, DC, all week, visiting these historic sites, and being able to enjoy the UFC, all the history that DC has. It's a unique experience," he added.

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'Full house at the White House'

The White House, as the residence of the US president, is one of the safest places in the world. Even so, Dana White reaffirmed that he expects to receive at least five thousand people on the south lawn with the octagon —which will feature a massive arch surrounding it—for the event itself. However, he assured that The Ellipse, a park south of the White House fence, will be able to accommodate 85 people for a viewing experience.

When will UFC Casa Branca take place?

Although there is still no official date for the UFC White HouseThe Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) is planning to hold the event in July 2026, close to US Independence Day on July 4th. Names such as: Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Kayla Harrisson and Amanda nunes are speculated on the card.

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