Dana White has stated that the UFC’s proposed White House card is effectively set, before later clarifying that discussions with officials are still pending.
Dana White suggested that preparations for the event have progressed rapidly and that significant groundwork has already been completed.
However, a subsequent clarification indicates that formal talks with White House representatives must still take place before anything is officially confirmed.
Dana White says White House card is done
Dana White discussed the status of the proposed event while addressing the UFC’s broader scheduling plans. He indicated that internal preparations had moved well beyond the preliminary stage.
He outlined that multiple event options had been structured and that the matchmaking process was already underway.
“We have two different options laid out. The matchmaking process has already started. We got the White House card done last week.”
The phrasing of those remarks suggested the card had been finalised from the promotion’s standpoint. That interpretation quickly gained traction among fans and media.
Clarification suggests discussions still ongoing
Shortly after White’s comments were widely shared, additional context emerged from ESPN reporter Brett Okamoto. He provided clarification on how advanced the planning actually is.
Okamoto explained that while progress has been substantial, the event has not yet been formally completed.
“White clarifies White House card is not ‘done’ but they’ve made a lot of progress and have options laid out. He and team are flying to Washington to discuss it with the White House. Not sure yet how they will announce it when it’s time.”
The update makes clear that meetings with officials remain part of the approval process. A formal announcement is expected only after those discussions conclude.
The episode underlines the additional coordination required for an event linked to a government venue. For now, the UFC’s White House card appears advanced in planning but not officially confirmed.
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