UFC events planned in Russia

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1. 9 NovBackground

   Dana White appears at White House briefing with Trump; Dmitriev reacts

   UFC chief Dana White appeared beside President Donald Trump at a White House briefing in November 2026, drawing a comment from Kirill Dmitriev.

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   10 Nov

   Dmitriev says work is under way to bring UFC events to Russia

   Kirill Dmitriev, head of Russia's sovereign wealth fund RDIF, says work is under way on holding UFC tournaments in Russia, after Dana White's White House appearance.