White: UFC at White House 'great,' never again
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- UFC Freedom 250 took place Sunday night on the South Lawn of the White House, a $60 million production White called the biggest event in MMA history
- Dana White declared "I'll never do this again," saying "I can't afford it" and that he needs a year to recover financially from the cost
- Justin Gaethje upset Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight title in the main event, with every fight on the card ending in a stoppage
- White estimated 200,000 people attended the two-day fan fest on the Ellipse, with Paramount viewership "monstrous" and merchandise hitting all-time metrics
- A federal injunction lawsuit seeking to block the event failed Friday, allowing the Lincoln Memorial press conference and South Lawn fights to proceed
- White said he and Trump discussed a 2027 fight for troops on military bases, but Trump wanted it this year and White said he needs a year to recover first
Why it matters: The $60 million price tag sets a financial ceiling White says the UFC can't clear again, and the failed injunction means future landmark-event challengers face the same legal bar. White told Trump a 2027 military base follow-up is possible, but only after a year of financial recovery.
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