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Dana White's upcoming UFC event at the White House on June 14 is framed as a celebration, not a political statement. The fight card features Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje and aims to clarify misconceptions among fans and media.
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Dana White has made it clear that his planned UFC event at the White House is not meant to be political.
The UFC boss is set to host a special card at President Donald Trumpâs official residence on June 14, though heâs been quick to dismiss any notion that itâs tied to the election. Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje tops a seven-fight lineup that White says is being misunderstood by some fans and media members.
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During an appearance on The Pat McAfee Show, Dana White was asked if he wanted to clear up any misinformation about the UFCâs upcoming event at the White House.
He started by explaining that the promotion is covering all costs associated with the card.
âWeâre paying the entire bill on all of this,â White said on Tuesday. âEverything that you see. Not one tax dollar will go into this.
âThis is the UFCâs gift for the 250th birthday of America.â
White also pushed back against suggestions that there was any political angle to whatâs being called UFC Freedom 250.
âOne of the myths that Iâd like to crush is, I donât care if youâre far right, far left, or right down the middle,â he continued.
âWherever you sit politically, because everybody sits somewhere politically these days. This isnât about politics. This is about the United States, what this country is about, how it was built, and where we all came from. If you love America, youâre gonna love this event.
âIt has nothing to do with politics. We just happen to be on the White House lawn and President Trump will be there.â
Originally, there were six fights confirmed for the card, but a seventh bout was added during UFC 327.
Derrick Lewis vs. Josh Hokit is a late addition to the line-up, which now sits as:
White stated that heâs only willing to add another contest if President Trump requests it.
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The UFC event at the White House is scheduled for June 14.
The main fight features Ilia Topuria facing Justin Gaethje.
Dana White is hosting the event as a celebration and has stated it is not intended to be political.

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