UFC boss Dana White says 'never again' to another White House fight night

Key Points:

• UFC CEO Dana White declared the Freedom 250 event, held at the White House to celebrate President Trump's 80th birthday and the Declaration of Independence's 250th anniversary, a one-time success that will never be repeated due to logistical challenges and high costs.
• Justin Gaethje won the UFC lightweight title in the main event, earning $825,000 in bonuses and celebrated his victory with a backflip off the cage, followed by a handshake and fist bump with President Trump.
• The event featured an all-male lineup touring the West Wing and Oval Office, with fighters showing patriotism and engaging with Trump, who remained until the end and praised the show as "PERFECT!" on social media.
• Despite minor controversies involving fighters Sean Strickland and Josh Hokit, the event was largely successful, featuring tributes to military and first responders and generating strong merchandise sales and streaming subscriptions.
• UFC plans to return to traditional venues for future events, including the upcoming UFC 329 in Las Vegas, citing the high $60 million cost and logistical difficulties of hosting shows at federal landmarks like the White House.