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UFC parent company took a $30M hit on White House fight event
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· August 5, 2026
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Key takeaway The company lost $30 million from the Freedom 250 event in June.
A significant financial loss was incurred by TKO Group, the parent company of UFC, from an event held at the White House. The company lost $30 million from the Freedom 250 event in June. This loss was anticipated due to high production costs.
The total expenditure for the event was around $60 million. The event drew a large audience, with 17 million viewers watching the seven fights. President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White were in attendance.
Further details about the event and its financial implications are available from NewsChannel 5 WTVF.
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Category: business Published: August 5, 2026 Source: NewsChannel 5 WTVF (CBS affiliate) Reading time: 1 min
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