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Dana White Says Only Lightning Could Pause UFC’s White House Card

The UFC is engineering weather workarounds to keep the South Lawn fights on schedule.

Overview

  • Dana White said the outdoor show will proceed through rain, wind, or even snow, with only lightning forcing a stoppage.
  • The event is set for June 14 on the White House South Lawn with a protective frame planned over the octagon.
  • White said load-in will start in May, which is more than a month earlier than a typical UFC setup.
  • Saturday’s UFC 327 broadcast will give fans the first look at the South Lawn layout, according to White.
  • Reporting points to Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje as the headliner with Alex Pereira vs. Ciryl Gane for an interim title, which has not been confirmed by the UFC.