"That is more than four months away, but interest in the event is already high because of UFC CEO Dana White's promise to put on a "one-of-one event" that he believes will be "the most-watched UFC event ever.""
"White has credited President Donald Trump with the idea to stage fights at the nation's capital, and acknowledged his own hesitancy, historically, to pursue outdoor events with difficult logistics. Trump, a longtime MMA fan who has staged UFC events at his properties since the early days of the company, initially teased the idea in July 2025 during an event in Iowa to kick off the yearlong celebration of America's 250th birthday. White has said his team wasn't aware Trump planned to announce the news that day but that initial conversations already had taken place. The following month, White announced via social media the White House event was "done," following a meeting with Trump in Washington."
"The UFC has been working closely with government officials for months on the logistics of the event. UFC chief content officer Craig Borsari, who oversaw the $20 million Noche UFC production at the Las Vegas Sphere in 2024, has met with White House operations staff "10 times now" to fully plan out the logistics, according to White."
The UFC will stage the first live professional sporting event on the South Lawn of the White House on June 14, to be simulcast on CBS and Paramount+. The event is promoted as a "one-of-one event" expected to be "the most-watched UFC event ever." Matchmakers have begun meetings to structure the fighter lineup. President Donald Trump originated the idea and previously hosted UFC events at his properties; the concept was publicly teased in July 2025 during America's 250th celebration events. UFC chief content officer Craig Borsari is leading logistical planning and has met repeatedly with White House operations, using a video rendering to place the Octagon on the grounds.
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