Andrew Tate joins UFC White House event hype, calls out Dana White for a spot on the card
Andrew Tate uses X to share his violent vision of masculinity. Photo: AFP
Andrew Tate, the controversial internet personality, has joined the buzz surrounding the potential UFC event at the White House, proposed by former President Donald Trump.
Trump, who previously suggested the idea at the Iowa State Fairgrounds, has garnered attention with plans to transform the White House lawn into a massive UFC fight arena. The event, which is set to be part of the 250th anniversary celebrations of America, will host both amateur and professional bouts, drawing up to 20,000 fans.
I’ll fight.
Call me @danawhite 🫡🫡 pic.twitter.com/FpKZbE8C9dTate, a former kickboxing world champion with an impressive professional record, wasted no time jumping into the conversation. On social media platform X, Tate posted, “I’ll fight. Call me Dana White,” signaling his eagerness to participate in this historic event. His announcement comes amid increasing speculation about the fight card, with UFC President Dana White and others supporting the idea.
As the excitement around the potential White House UFC event continues to grow, UFC star Conor McGregor also expressed interest in making his return at the event. McGregor shared a message with White, who enthusiastically responded with, “I LOVE IT!!!” The buzz surrounding the event has fans eagerly awaiting the lineup of fighters, with the fight night scheduled for summer 2026.
While Tate’s involvement in the event has drawn some support, it has also sparked mockery from fans on social media. Critics quickly voiced their opinions, with many dismissing Tate’s proposal, calling it unrealistic.
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Despite the backlash, the conversation surrounding the UFC event at the White House continues to gain momentum, adding to the anticipation for what could be a landmark occasion in combat sports history.