The UFC’s first-ever occasion on the White Home has obtained a surreal replace, with Dana White confirming the showcase will land on July 4, America’s birthday.
The UFC continues to push the boundaries of what is attainable for fight sports activities, because it has achieved for its 31-year existence. Amid the large broadcasting deal signed by the corporate and its promise of venturing into new international locations globally, the UFC White Home occasion arguably stays probably the most anticipated.
As particulars proceed to pour out relating to the one-of-a-kind battle card, Dana White has introduced that the UFC will take part in america of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations of its founding on July 4.Â
“It is positively going to occur,” White reiterated. “I talked to him final evening, him being the President, and I am flying on the market on the finish of this month.”
“I’ll sit down and stroll him via, you already know, all of the plans and the renderings, and we’ll begin deciding what he desires and does not need.”
“However yeah, it is positively going to occur… July 4th, 250th birthday of america of America, dwell on CBS from the White Home.”
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Particulars of the occasion are nonetheless being labored out by Dana White, his group, and Donald Trump’s daughter, Ivanka.
“When [President Trump] referred to as me and requested me to do it, he mentioned, ‘I would like Ivanka in the midst of this,” White confirmed. “So Ivanka reached out to me, and her and I began speaking in regards to the prospects, the place it will be and, you already know, I put collectively all of the renderings.”
Regardless of the anticipation surrounding the White Home occasion, Dana White can’t present any info on fighter participation till nearer to battle evening.
“No, it is nonetheless nearly a 12 months away and, you already know, the panorama will change over the subsequent a number of months.”
Hearken to Dana White’s feedback under.
