UFC CEO Dana White and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a memorandum of understanding on sports diplomacy on Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. in Washington, D.C. The agreement establishes a public-private partnership aimed at enhancing sports diplomacy initiatives and promoting the global growth of mixed martial arts, according to the State Department. This signing occurs shortly before the UFC's first fight at the White House, commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States.
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Dana White and Marco Rubio Sign Sports Diplomacy Agreement in Washington, D.C.
Dana White, CEO of UFC, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio signed a sports diplomacy agreement on June 11, 2026, in Washington, D.C. The memorandum aims to foster collaboration on sports diplomacy initiatives and the global expansion of mixed martial arts, coinciding with UFC's inaugural fight at the White House.
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