Donald Trump and Dana White walking out from the Oval Office before the UFC fight at the White House looked flawless ... but it almost didn't turn out that way ... according to new behind-the-scenes footage that just surfaced.
Fox Nation is releasing a two-part documentary series Thursday titled "UFC Fight House: The Making of the Biggest Fight in History" ... and it captures the interaction between the two powerful men before they head out to the South Lawn for UFC Freedom 250.
Check out the clip ... a coordinator is explaining the timeframe to the pair and taking into account weather issues which nearly derailed the day.
Dana looks nervous before walking out ... while DJT looks calm and in control -- though the two do switch sides, possibly so photogs can catch the Prez on his good side.
Sen.John Fetterman says Larry David needs to change his stripes and get over himself ... using a 1980s movie reference to tell Larry it's ridiculous to be embarrassed over the UFC event at the White House.
The Senator from Pennsylvania Senator ripped the "Seinfeld" creator for recently saying the fights held on President Donald Trump's birthday on the South Lawn made him "embarrassed to be an American."
Fetterman's got 3 words for Larry ... and while the movie reference goes over Jacob's head, what the Senator is trying to get across here is that the UFC event isn't un-American and Larry needs to get over himself.
Dan Hurley's certainly on board ... telling TMZ DC he'd love to have his UConn Huskies play on the South Lawn next after the recent UFC Freedom 250 extravaganza!!
Coach Hurley -- who attended the elaborate MMA event on Sunday and other UFC fights in the past -- lit up when Charlie Cotton pitched the idea of getting some college basketball at 1600 Penn next.
Dana White claims the alleged drone attack foiled by the FBI wasn't the only threat against Sunday's historic Freedom 250 event -- there were others -- but the UFC boss says law enforcement did a bang-up job, and there was no safer place to be!
"There was more than that [plot]. There was more than that," White revealed during a conversation with Babcock on Tuesday.
Lindsey Graham's about to shock you ... not with something he says, but with his physical prowess ... breaking down UFC Freedom 250 while he's on the climb.
Charlie got Senator Graham in a tricky moment for any 70-year-old ... or so you would think. He asked Lindsey what he thought of the competition at UFC 250 just as they started climbing up a long flight of stairs.
Here's the thing ... LG's obviously been getting in his steps, because even as he commends the "very athletic" fighters for their impressive displays in the Octagon, he is going step after step after step like some cardio master!
A 19-year-old Ohio man arrested for the alleged terror plot against UFC Freedom 250 has been identified ... and authorities say he called out his alleged co-conspirators during an interview with them.
Tycen Proper was collared by federal agents from the Cincinnati division last week ... then snapped a vacant stare mugshot, WXIX reported.
In the federal criminal complaint against Proper, feds say local police received a call on June 10 from Proper's mother expressing concern about her son's actions.
A terrifying terror plot involving explosive drones aimed at this weekend’s UFC Freedom 250 event in Washington, D.C. was foiled by the FBI.
Federal officials told Fox News Digital the plot called for explosive-packed drones to strike buildings near the UFC event, triggering chaos and a mass evacuation. Authorities allege the goal was to funnel panicked crowds into the path of a sniper team that had already been positioned nearby.
"Capitalist elites" and "billionaires" were reportedly targeted, plus politicians who received donations from the American Israel Public Affairs Committee.
President Donald Trump appeared uncomfortable after Josh Hokit's nasty remarks about Michelle Obama at UFC Freedom 250 ... to the point where he yanked the fighter's chain right off his own neck shortly after the controversial comment.
The new footage was unearthed by CNN on Monday ... showing POTUS reacting in real time to Hokit's now-viral moment after beating Derrick Lewis via 2nd-round TKO on the White House South Lawn.
As part of his celebration, Hokit went over to Trump and put a chain on him ... which DJT initially embraced, shaking the fighter's hand and giving him a standing ovation.
The ladies of "The View" aren't giving UFC fighter Josh Hokit a pass ... coming together to torch his controversial Michelle Obama remark ... and the reaction it got from the crowd.
Sunny Hostin led the discussion, arguing comments like Hokit's are rooted in ugly stereotypes historically used to paint Black women as masculine and unattractive.
She took issue with audience members laughing at Hokit's insult ... and with President Trump appearing to smirk.
Ana Navarro piled on too ... blasting the idea of hosting a UFC event at the White House as part of America's 250th birthday celebrations ... saying it hardly reflects the country's ideals.
While Jemele says there were good moments, overall it didn't feel like a "correct" representation of America, telling us ... "Everything about this felt gaudy. It felt narcissistic. It was like Temu Wrestlemania to me."
Jemele brought up Josh Hokit's "disgusting" and transphobic comment about Michelle Obama, noting he has a history of offensive remarks and was still selected to represent Americans through this platform.
Ilia Topuria is admitting half of his fight against Justin Gaethje was literally a blur -- claiming he lost sight in both eyes before the 3rd round ... but he's not using it as an excuse for the outcome.
El Matador just broke his silence on his stunning loss to the Highlight on the White House South Lawn at UFC Freedom 250 ... first congratulating his dance partner for backing his trash talk leading up to the bout.
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"You said you'd leave your mark on my face … and you did," Topuria said.
Don't expect a Freedom 251 from the UFC ... 'cause Dana White says while the event was absolutely epic, it was just too damn expensive to ever do again!
"It was an amazing experience. This was a one-of-one that will never happen again," the UFC honcho told the media after the historic night of fights.
A reporter pressed, asking if there was any way we could see a return to the White House.
TMZ DC caught up with Shane after Sunday night's UFC Freedom 250 fights at the White House, and Shane didn't hold back when Charlieasked him about Hokit's ugly remark about the former First Lady.
Josh Hokit may not win Fight of the Night, but he's got the most offensive post-fight interview on lock ... the controversial UFC star just declared Michelle Obama was "a man" while being interviewed by Joe Roganin the Octagon.
"And lastly, Michelle Obama is a man. Am I right, America?" 28-year-old heavyweight screamed ... as the 4,000-strong crowd groaned, reacting to the bizarre moment.
Daniel Cormier is adamant an exchange with Eric Trump about fixed fights never happened ... with the UFC legend claiming his account must have been tampered with on Sunday.
The shocking post seemingly went up hours before the UFC Freedom 250 event on the White House South Lawn ... showing alleged DMs from President Trump's son asking if DC had any inside information that could help him with some bets.
The post was quickly deleted ... and Eric came forward to deny the conversation ever happened. He stated A.I. was involved in faking the messages. Cormier also followed up by asking, "Are people really this dumb?"
