Dana White requests Donald Trump postpone UFC military tribute event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 15, 2026, 9:18 PM
Last updated Jun 15, 2026
Dana White has asked Donald Trump to delay plans for a military tribute event due to financial strain from UFC Freedom 250. The UFC had to postpone the tribute event after a packed schedule and resource-intensive planning left little room for immediate follow-up. White emphasized the financial implications of the recent event, stating he needs a year to recover financially. He indicated that UFC would not host a similar event at the Sphere venue again.
- •UFC Freedom 250 placed a significant financial burden on the organization.
- •Trump had requested the military tribute event for this year.
- •White indicated a possible plan to stage the event next year.
- •UFC is prioritizing traditional arena settings for live experiences.
- 9:18 PMYahoo Sports — Dana White says financial hit from UFC Freedom 250 forced him to turn down Donald Trump request
"UFC forced to hold off on military tribute eventThe UFC has had to postpone a planned event meant to pay tribute to the military, after a packed schedule and the effort behind their recent card at the White House left little room for immediate follow-up. Bringing that night together took a lot of resources and planning from the UFC, but in the end, it paid off.
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