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UFC Unveils White House Freedom Kits, Sets Topuria-Gaethje Fight

5/11/2026

Summary

UFC Unveils Kits

UFC released images of Freedom 250 kits for the White House on June 14, President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
The kits cost $84.99-$169.99 and feature White House logo with USA 250 patch.
They are sold at ufcstore.com, venum.com, fanatics.com and 1099 14th St NW from June 11-14.
Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will fight interim champion Justin Gaethje.
Interim heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will fight champion Ciryl Gane.

Summary

**McGregor Wants Fight**

Conor McGregor is floated for the White House event and wants a fight with Michael Chandler.
Jon Jones, retired in June and linked to Tom Aspinall, now has billion-to-one odds to appear despite legal issues.
After Josh Hokit insulted Alex Pereira and was escorted out following Ilia Topuria’s intervention, his upset win over Curtis Blaydes placed him in the top-10 Rankings, prompting Dana White to tighten security for fight week.

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TKO Holdings Packages

TKO Holdings offered $1.5 million VIP packages that include floor tickets to UFC 329.
Sponsorship packages for ringside seats were reported at $1 million or more, with one source citing $1.5 million.
Mark Shapiro, president of TKO Holdings, said the organization expects up to $30 million loss on the White House matches.
Steven Cheung, White House communications director, confirmed requests for free tickets from military members, friends, Congress and foreign dignitaries.

History

Historical Context

Frank and Lorenzo Fertitta bought the UFC for $2 million in January 2001 and named Dana White president; the 2005 *The Ultimate Fighter* series then drove PPV buys past 1 million by 2007, turning the promotion into a mainstream brand. That growth now lets the UFC sell $84-$169 kits at the White House for President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and offer $1.5 million VIP packages for UFC 329.

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UFC Unveils Kits

UFC released images of Freedom 250 kits for the White House on June 14, President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday.
The kits cost $84.99-$169.99 and feature White House logo with USA 250 patch.
They are sold at ufcstore.com, venum.com, fanatics.com and 1099 14th St NW from June 11-14.
Lightweight champion Ilia Topuria will fight interim champion Justin Gaethje.
Interim heavyweight champion Alex Pereira will fight champion Ciryl Gane.

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