Marco Rubio says 1 billion will watch UFC White House event
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 12, 2026, 1:05 AM
Last updated Jun 12, 2026
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a partnership with UFC CEO Dana White at the State Department on June 11, 2026. Rubio predicted that one billion viewers will tune in for UFC Freedom 250 on June 14, which is part of America's 250th birthday celebration. This unique event will take place on the South Lawn of the White House and aims to showcase U.S. sports diplomacy. The initiative will involve UFC fighters participating in overseas clinics and programs aimed at promoting mixed martial arts globally. The main event will feature Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in a historic matchup.
- •Marco Rubio signed an agreement with Dana White on June 11.
- •UFC Freedom 250 will occur on June 14 at the White House.
- •Rubio claims the event could attract one billion viewers.
- •The partnership will involve fighters in global diplomacy efforts.
- •Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will headline the main event.
- 1:05 AMYahoo Sports — Marco Rubio Claims 1 Billion Will Watch UFC White House
"Marco Rubio believes the UFC’s White House card will do Super Bowl numbers … and then some. The United States Secretary of State signed a memorandum of understanding with UFC CEO Dana White today (Thurs., June 11, 2026) at the State Department, officially partnering the mixed martial arts promotion with the U.S. government for sports […]
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