UFC and State Department Partner for Sports Diplomacy
Rubio and UFC will sign deal to use cage fights for diplomacy
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White will sign a memorandum of understanding to utilize cage fights as a diplomatic tool, coinciding with President Trump's upcoming MMA event on the White House lawn.
- 01The agreement aims to enhance sports diplomacy initiatives.
- 02The MOU will be signed on Thursday afternoon.
- 03This partnership is part of a broader effort to promote the global growth of mixed martial arts.
- 04The UFC event coincides with President Trump's 80th birthday and the country's 250th anniversary celebration.
- 05The UFC's presence at the White House marks a significant mainstreaming of the organization.
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio and UFC CEO Dana White are set to formalize a partnership using cage fights as a diplomatic tool, as announced by the State Department. This memorandum of understanding (MOU) will be signed on Thursday, just days before President Trump hosts a series of mixed martial arts fights on the White House lawn. The initiative aims to enhance sports diplomacy and promote the global expansion of mixed martial arts. This collaboration comes in conjunction with Trump's 80th birthday and the upcoming 250th anniversary of the United States, further mainstreaming the UFC as a significant player in the sports arena.
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