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UFC Boss Cuts White House Fight Nights

Updated 2026-06-16 06:10 UTC 1 source Neutral

UFC President Dana White announced that future fight nights at the White House will not be held again. The event, Freedom 250, faced numerous challenges including weather and logistical issues.

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UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

The headaches over weather concerns in the outdoors show, the logistics of construction of the cage and staging events at federal landmarks and the soaring cost made Freedom 250 a one-off.

2026-06-16 05:51 UTC