Dana White Dismisses Weather Concerns for UFC White House Show

Weather won't stop UFC White House event.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 101 min read

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'I don't care if it snows, rains, whatever. We're going!' Dana White not concerned about the weather ahead of #UFCWhite

What happened: UFC CEO Dana White confirmed that "UFC Freedom 250" will move forward on the White House South Lawn this Sunday, regardless of potential rain or thunderstorms. The historic event features a temporary arena nicknamed "The Claw" and celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States.

Why it matters: The outdoor setting in Washington, D.C. presents significant logistical hurdles, with a 30% chance of rain and high humidity expected. Despite these conditions and a pending lawsuit attempting to block the event, Dana White maintains that all systems are go for the high-stakes title unification card.

By the numbers: Ilia Topuria (17-0, C) vs. Justin Gaethje (27-5, IC); Alex Pereira (13-3) vs. Ciryl Gane (13-2).

What to watch: The main card is scheduled to stream on Paramount+ at 8:00 PM ET on June 14.

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@MMAFighting Jun 10, 12:09 AM ET

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