Sean O'Malley is set to fight Aiemann Zahabi at a special UFC event in Washington, D.C. on June 14, celebrating the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
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Sean OâMalley is one of several high-profile names included on the card for UFCâs special event in Washington, D.C., on June 14.
The White House will host the UFC to mark the 250th anniversary of American Independence, with a summer event on its lawn.
OâMalleyâs inclusion was confirmed in March, and heâll face Aiemann Zahabi as part of an undercard that leads into a pair of title fights headlining the bill.
Details about the show are still being released, but OâMalley has hinted that there are more surprises to come as the date approaches.
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
Photo by Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC
OâMalley says thereâs more buzz around UFC White House than before the Sphere event
âUFC Freedom 250â isnât just about what happens at the White House â fight week will see a number of fan events hosted across Washington D.C.
The weeklong build-up finishes with a Saturday card that Dana White has described as âspectacular,â and it sounds like OâMalley is hearing the same from people inside the organisation.
âThe White House card, I was in Vegas this weekend, talked to a lot of UFC people, a lot of UFC staffâ OâMalley said on his YouTube channel. âThey were like, âThis is going to be insane.â
âThey were kind of giving me a little rundown, nothing really that I could share, but just their excitement is what I was taking away. They were like, âWe walked it, itâs crazy.â
âThe Secret Service alone is going to be insane. I still donât know whoâs going to be allowed in. I donât know if family is going to be allowed. I have no idea,â he added.
âA lot of moving pieces. If they can pull this off, then the opportunities are endless. Where do you go next? ⊠The colosseum? If they can perfect an outdoor show, that could change things.â
Q&A
What is the date of the UFC event at the White House?
The UFC event at the White House is scheduled for June 14.
Who will Sean O'Malley fight at the UFC event?
Sean O'Malley will face Aiemann Zahabi at the event.
What is the significance of the UFC event at the White House?
The event marks the 250th anniversary of American Independence.
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The logistics alone will make it one of the most complex events the company has ever attempted.
Security will be unlike any other show before, given its location and potential high-profile guests. The outdoor venue brings its own unique hurdles as well.
The fight on June 14 may mark Sean OâMalleyâs return to action after two straight defeats. He lost his bantamweight title to Umar Nurmagomedov in December at UFC 309 and then fell short again against Merab Dvalishvili five months later.