The Association of Boxing Commissions (ABC) will regulate the UFC on White House fight this June per a press release issued on Thursday.
The release notes that since D.C. is not a state, a state athletic commission will not oversee the event.
“As the event is being held on federal property, there is no requirement for the UFC to select a state athletic commission to oversee the event.
“The UFC expresses its commitment to ensuring that this event is among the most thoroughly regulated in the history of the sport and has requested that the ABC serve as an independent third party to assist in assembling the most qualified group of judges, referees, and inspectors in the world.
“The UFC has further confirmed that it will abide by all applicable regulatory requirements in support of this event, including all required medical examinations, pre-bout and post-bout physicals, and athlete safety protocols. All bouts on this card are officially licensed and sanctioned contests.”
Hunter Campell, UFC Chief Business Officer, and Marc Ratner, Senior Vice President, UFC Government & Regulatory Affairs, will collaborate with ABC on the details of the regulatory oversight of the event.
“UFC is the gold standard for athlete health and safety in combat sports – bar none, and we will absolutely bring those same industry leading standards to this incredible, unique event at the White House,” said Marc Ratner. “We thank the Association of Boxing Commissions for lending their expertise to ensure the highest standards of competitive integrity and professional governance to a truly unprecedented stage for MMA.”
The event to take place on Sunday, June 14th will take place at The White House. The UFC announced that it is spending $60M on the event with the knowledge it will not recoup a profit. The planning for the event is still ongoing although White proclaims that they will be giving away 85,000 tickets for fans to watch at The Ellipse near the White House. As for those with the possibility of attending in person, Axios is reporting that many Republicans are lobbying for the right to attend the event.
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