UFC fans are expressing disappointment after discovering more details about the highly anticipated ‘baddest card of all time’.
Last week, the 47th President of the United States, Donald Trump, announced intentions to hold a major MMA event at the White House next year, coinciding with the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.
UFC CEO Dana White has expressed hopes that Jon Jones and Conor McGregor could potentially compete at this ‘baddest’ event.
Fans initially showed strong support for the unique UFC event concept until it was disclosed that public attendance would not be possible.
Dana White Confirms No Ticket Sales for White House UFC Event
Speaking with The Nelk Boys on Thursday, White provided further details about the potential White House event.
The UFC CEO outlined the challenges involved in organizing this unprecedented MMA event.
A primary concern for White is the complex process of granting access to the U.S. President’s official residence.
“I don’t even know how many people can get in,” he admitted.
“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 to have background checks. So, whoever gets to be there live, it will be such a unique, amazing experience in their lifetime to be able to go to this fight.
“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. It’s so unique, so badass. It’s so once-ever, like you said.
“I don’t even think we’ll sell tickets to that event. It’ll all be comped tickets.”
Fans React Angrily to White House Event Snub
White`s statements rapidly circulated on social media, prompting an outpouring of frustration from fans upset about being excluded from what could be a historic UFC event.
Some fans reacted negatively: “Wow, sounds awful,” one said, while another commented, “So the atmosphere is gonna suck.”
A third person predicted, “That will be the worst event then.”
Another commenter expressed frustration: “F— I would’ve paid whatever to be there, bro, once in a lifetime opportunity.”
One fan humorously suggested protest: “Everyone should illegally stream it in protest.”
Finally, a sixth fan exclaimed, “What a joke.”
