The UFC’s Freedom 250 event at the White House was a total success, with UFC chief Dana White taking a victory lap. The event, which was the most-watched UFC fight of all time, was held on the White House South Lawn and featured a massive outdoor setup.
Planning the Event
According to White, President Donald Trump was heavily involved in the planning process, pushing for a bigger and more impressive stage build on the lawn. Trump’s concept was to build the stage as big as possible, despite the historic terrain presenting unique obstacles.
White told ‘The Will Cain Show’ that Trump’s involvement helped speed things along, saying, ‘He was the one that kept pushing us harder and harder to be able to get more seats and to get people in there.’ The event ultimately shattered records, with 34 million global viewers and an estimated 85,000 fans packed into the Fan Fest at the Ellipse.
A Miracle Weather Event
White also shared a bizarre, almost miraculous weather event that saved the outdoor fight night just as things looked grim. A storm that was expected to hit the White House broke apart and went around the area, allowing the event to proceed without interruption.
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