Overview
- The June 14 event is planned for the White House South Lawn as part of the America 250 celebration, and no bouts have been officially announced.
- TKO president Mark Shapiro said the show is budgeted at upwards of $60 million and the company expects to offset about half through partners, resulting in an anticipated $30 million loss.
- Eurosport Spain’s Álvaro Colmenero reported the likelihood of Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje headlining has decreased, and Topuria said he is unsure whether he will fight at the White House.
- Ariel Helwani has reported the UFC may hold Conor McGregor for a different card with a live gate and sponsors rather than use him on the White House show.
- Dana White, who has called the event “special,” said political disagreements should not determine whether people watch the UFC.