Overview

• Trump revealed the plan during remarks at Naval Station Norfolk as he marked the U.S. Navy’s 250th anniversary.
• UFC CEO Dana White is coordinating logistics and told Sports Business Journal the promotion will spend $700,000 to replace the South Lawn grass after the event.
• White previously said in a CBS interview that Ivanka Trump was designated to assist with planning.
• The White House has yet to disclose the fight card, ticketing information or specific security arrangements.
• The shift moves the event off the Independence Day schedule initially floated as part of the United States’ 250th anniversary programming.