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UFC White House Event Nears as Dana White Teases Major Announcement
Dana White (Image Credits: Imagn)

UFC White House Event Nears as Dana White Teases Major Announcement

Originally posted on Total Pro Sports  |  By Pavan Sharma  |  Last updated Mar 1, 2026 3:12 AM ET
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Fans don’t miss a single update on the UFC White House card. Dana White once confirmed that he will start building the fight card after UFC 324, and since then, fans have been waiting for a major update. Meanwhile, recently, the UFC boss mentioned that he will announce something related to the White House soon.

Fans were predicting the White House card; some say it will be Ilia Topuria vs. Justin Gaethje. And some say Conor McGregor will headline the card. However, the predictions will come to an end as the UFC boss is expected to reveal the White House card this week. Talking about it in a recent video, White said:

“I will have more information for you guys. Actually, no, this week I should announce the white house fight. This week, I should be announcing it.”

Initially, there were rumors of 6-7 title fights being included in the fight card at the White House card. However, fans will have to wait for White’s announcement to confirm that. Meanwhile, the UFC president is not only focusing on the White House but also making big deals to improve the fan experience.

UFC Boss Dana White Confirms New Deal With Meta


Dana White (Image Credits: Imagn)

Dana White has secured a massive new deal that’s changing the look of the UFC APEX. The UFC president confirmed a $100 million naming rights agreement with Meta, meaning the venue will now be called Meta APEX. The partnership builds on the relationship between White and Mark Zuckerberg, which began in 2025 when Meta became the UFC’s first Official Fan Technology Partner.

The upgraded arena will feature Meta’s latest innovations like AI, virtual reality, and smart glasses to give fans a more immersive fight experience. For the first time, fans will be able to attend events regularly at the revamped venue. And now, seating is expanding to around 1,000 people, along with improved food and merchandise options. This deal will definitely make the experience better for fans.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

This article first appeared on Total Pro Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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