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TKO's Mark Shapiro revealed UFC White House event costs could exceed $60 million, with no profit expected despite sponsorship offsets. During Wednesday's financial call, Shapiro said expenses cover arena build on South Lawn, fighter pay, and fan fest for June 14 card. UFC aims to recoup half via corporate partners keen on the historic Trump-hosted spectacle for America's 250th. More costly than UFC 306's $20M Sphere event, it's a prestige loss-leader. Impacts UFC finances long-term via partnerships; expect 6-7 fights announced as date nears.
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