A discussion about bringing MMA to the White House, featuring Dana White, Alex Pereira, and Ciryl Gane, timed for a birthday celebration.

The entities involved

• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Trump ended the ceasefire agreement with Iran following recent attacks by Iranian forces.Mon 18:02
  • The Trump administration utilized the Department of Health & Human Services for an AI tool.Mon 18:02
• Dana White →

  American businessman and president of UFC (born 1969)

  • Donald Trump hosted a UFC event for his birthday, using the occasion to comment on vulgarity and defend institutions facing government funding cuts.Mon 05:03
  • Josh Hokit faced backlash from Dana White and Melanie Stansbury after making critical comments about Michelle Obama regarding her status as a public figure.Mon 02:41
• Alex Pereira →

  Brazilian kickboxer and mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter

  • Ciryl Gane defeated Alex Pereira in a high-stakes bout, with Donald Trump's presence legitimizing the sport's mainstream appeal.Mon 01:38
  • A UFC fight card featuring Alex Pereira, Justin Gaethje, and Ciryl Gane was held at the White House grounds.Mon 01:17
• Ciryl Gane →

  French mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter

  Nothing else this week.

Related events

• An event featuring Donald Trump and Dana White was held to celebrate Trump's birthday.Jun 13
• Dana White organizes a UFC event specifically for Donald Trump.Jun 10
• Donald Trump and Dana White attended and participated in a UFC cage-fighting event alongside Diego Lopes and Bo Nickal.Jun 15