In a groundbreaking move, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White have forged a partnership to employ cage fighting as a diplomatic tool, according to a State Department announcement on Monday. This collaboration comes just days before President Trump is set to host seven mixed martial arts bouts on the White House lawn.
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This Thursday, Rubio and White are scheduled to sign a Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a “new public-private partnership aimed at boosting sports diplomacy initiatives and fostering the global expansion of mixed martial arts,” the State Department revealed.
The partnership also signifies a step toward further legitimizing the UFC. White spearheaded the creation of a large steel arena adjacent to the White House, where the fights will occur on Sunday, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday. This event also serves as a prelude to the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4th.
