UFC Vegas 108 will look a little different next Saturday, as the UFC APEX was set to play host to a flyweight main event between Amir Albazi and Tatsuro Taira.

President Donald Trump announced that the White House will host a UFC event in 2026, in honor of America’s 250th birthday.

When asked directly about Ben Askren’s medical situation following the UFC’s July 12 event in Nashville, Dana White offered a rare, candid acknowledgment “Yeah.

Dana White reveals astonishing stat for UFC Shanghai event "The China card sold out in one minute," White revealed as part of the UFC Nashville post-event press conference.

During the UFC Nashville press conference, Dana White confirmed details for the proposed UFC White House event happening in 2026.

President Donald Trump announced that the White House will host a UFC event in honor of USA's 250th birthday.

Dana White via UFC Nashville Post-Fight Presser In early June 2025, Askren developed a severe staph infection that rapidly worsened, leading to critical pneumonia requiring urgent hospitalization.

Dana White was pressed hard Saturday night following UFC Nashville, particularly when it comes to the White House event the promotion is tentatively planning for July 4 of next year.

Dana White has spoken about his role in Ben Askren’s medical care, though he seemed reluctant to go into detail. The relationship between them was not exactly a bed of roses.

United States President Donald Trump recently floated the idea of a UFC event that takes place on the White House grounds in 2026. The proposed event, which would celebrate the country’s 250th ...