UFC fans are not happy after learning more about the ‘baddest card of all time’.
Last week, former President Donald Trump announced plans for a major MMA event at the White House, set to mark the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next year.
Dana White is hoping both Jon Jones and Conor McGregor will be part of what he’s calling the ‘baddest’ event ever.
But fans supported this idea until they found out they wouldn’t actually get to attend.
UFC’s White House card won’t have tickets for sale, suggests Dana White
Dana White appeared on the Full Send Podcast this week to discuss the UFC event planned for the White House.
He spoke about some of the logistical hurdles involved in putting together such an unusual MMA event.
One of his main concerns is figuring out how to manage access to one of the most secure buildings in America.
“I don’t even know how many people can get in,” he said. “Not to mention the fact, the Secret Service isn’t going to let a lot of people come to this.”
“Everybody is going to have background checks. So, whoever gets to be there live, it will be such a unique, amazing experience in their lifetimes.”
The event setup itself also sounds unique. “While the fight is going on and we’re filming, one whole side of the backdrop will be the White House, and then the other side will be the Washington Monument,” White added. “It’s so unique, so bad***.”
When asked about ticket sales, he made it clear: “I don’t even think we’ll sell tickets to that event. It’ll all be comped tickets.”
UFC fans hit out at White House event restrictions
Dana White’s remarks didn’t take long to make their way onto social media, where fans quickly voiced their anger over being shut out of one of the UFC’s most anticipated events.
“Wow, sounds awful,” one fan said, while another added: “So the atmosphere is gonna suck.”
A third person predicted: “That will be the worst event then.”
Another fan commented: “F*** I would’ve paid whatever to be there, bro, once in a lifetime opportunity.”
“Everyone should illegally stream it in protest,” one fan joked.
A sixth simply summed it up with: “What a joke.”
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