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.
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.
Conor McGregor went back to where it all started for his latest business venture ... filming a new commercial for Tucker Carlson's ALP nicotine pouch brand ... inside the Dublin boxing club that helped launch his combat sports career ... TMZ has learned.
Sources familiar with the situation tell TMZ ... ALP's production team traveled to Ireland in May to shoot a campaign with Conor shortly after the former UFC champ was announced as the brand's newest global partner.
The contract is signed, the lines are drawn, and the hostile takeover of big tobacco is officially underway.
We're told filming took place at Crumlin Boxing Club ... McGregor's childhood gym in Dublin ... where he spent roughly six hours in front of the cameras.
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?"
Dan Bongino thought Josh Hokit's shocking "joke" about Michelle Obama after his UFC Freedom 250 victory was pretty damn funny ... and says those clutching their pearls need to chill.
TMZ DC caught up with the former deputy director of the FBI after the huge White House spectacle ... and we had to ask what he thought of Hokit calling Michelle "a man" in his post-fight comments.
Check out the video ... Dan says the moment brought the house down ... because it was so wild and unexpected. He also addresses those who think the comment was in poor taste.
Sean Strickland was rushed out of a UFC party Sunday night by Secret Service agents near the White House -- not because he did anything wrong -- but for his own safety, TMZ has learned.
The UFC champ -- who has been critical of President Trump -- attended last night's viewing party with UFC fans on the Ellipse overlooking the White House.
As you know, Trump was holding the UFC Freedom 250 fights on the Great Lawn as he celebrated his 80th birthday ... but Strickland was barred from the event because he wasn't invited.
