Secretary of State Marco Rubio will participate in a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signing ceremony at the U.S. Department of State with Dana White, President and CEO of UFC (Ultimate Fighting Championship) on Thursday, June 11, at 2:00 p.m. ET.
The MOU signing will mark a new public-private partnership to enhance sports diplomacy initiatives and collaborate on the global growth of mixed martial arts. Additional details will be announced following the ceremony.
UFC is the world’s leading mixed martial arts organization. As an American-founded organization, the UFC has grown into a major global sports platform, reflecting U.S. leadership in modern combat sports promotion, athletic performance standards, and international event production. Its events are broadcast worldwide and contribute to the United States’ broader cultural and sports influence through professional competition and athlete development.
The ceremony will be open to pre-registered media and available for later replay on the Department YouTube channel. Media interested in covering the event must register no later than 12:00 p.m. ET on June 10. Arrival instructions and call times will be sent to registered media prior to the event. For additional information, please contact ECA-Press@state.gov.
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