Dana White says they’ve made a lot progress planning for the UFC’s historic occasion on the White Home … that he’ll quickly be flying to D.C. to fulfill with President Donald Trump, the place the shut buddies will finalize the sport plan!

“We have already put collectively the entire plan,” White advised Babcock on the “TMZ Sports activities” TV present (airs every day on FS1). “We’ll have all of the rendering and stuff carried out within the subsequent couple of weeks.”

Dana added … “I am gonna fly out to D.C., sit down with him and stroll him by means of it, see what he likes, does not like, and all that great things. Fourth of July in 2026, the 250th anniversary of america. It is gonna be badass!”

It is surprising when you think about Trump first publicly talked about the occasion throughout a speech on July 3 … and two weeks later, White’s practically able to journey to 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.

In fact, the UFC places on dozens of huge occasions annually … however a battle on the White Home has by no means been tried. Safety, logistics … there is a ton of planning required.

Some of the vital facets of the occasion for 45/47 is that followers be capable to attend … which Dana defined performs into the president’s philosophy on his dwelling.

“One of many many issues I like about [President Trump], his entire philosophy is the White Home belongs to the American individuals, and the American individuals ought to be capable to get pleasure from this place.”

The UFC boss continued … “When [President Trump] walks you across the White Home, you’ve got by no means seen somebody extra happy with a spot than he’s with the White Home. To try to clarify to individuals how a lot this man loves this nation — it isn’t explainable.”

Regardless of the occasion being nearly a full 12 months out, some MMA superstars have already begun jockeying for a spot on the cardboard … together with Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.

We requested Dana if he had tentatively penciled in any fighters for the cardboard … and whereas DW factors out the occasion is a while away, there will not be a scarcity of star energy!

For these hoping to see somebody get slapped and/or punched sooner, White’s acquired two massive occasions taking place beginning Friday evening in Louisiana … PowerSlap 14, after which UFC 318, Dustin Poirier‘s ultimate battle!

Throughout the Octagon from The Diamond will likely be one other legend, Max Holloway. This will likely be their trilogy battle … and it is taking place in entrance of Dustin’s dwelling state followers.

Additionally on the 318 card are Paulo Costa, Kevin Holland, Patricio Pitbull, amongst others.

We additionally spoke to Dana about his enterprise into boxing, his old flame … because the UFC president has teamed up with big-time Saudi promoter Turki Alalshikh, to convey the world Canelo Alvarez vs. Terence Crawford. (taking place Sept. 13 at Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas).

For years, the knock on boxing has been that prime boxers do not battle each other … and that is one thing Dana is actively working to repair.

Try the clips!