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UFC's planned White House event on June 14, coinciding with President Trump's 80th birthday, is projected to cost $60 million, with TKO expecting to recoup only half, per executive Mark Shapiro. Dana White dismissed rumors of Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler and confirmed fighters will walk from the Oval Office to the Octagon for ~5,000 attendees. The high-stakes spectacle aims to 'take over DC' amid the new Paramount deal. This could redefine event prestige but risks financial loss, potentially influencing future landmark cards. Fighter matchups remain TBD, with Jon Jones links denied.
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