UFC’s Big Fight Day Fails to Pull Some Hollywood Stars

The UFC plans a huge fight card called Freedom 250 to mark the United States’ 250th birthday. The event will happen on the South lawn of the White House, a place that hasn’t hosted combat sports in over a century. UFC president Dana White is hoping for record‑breaking attendance and has asked many famous names to come. White personally reached out to movie actors Adam Sandler, Jason Statham, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson and Mario Lopez. He also asked musician Guy Ritchie, actor Jared Leto, and football legend Tom Brady to show up. The idea was that the stars would bring extra attention to the fight night.However, several of those celebrities have said they will not attend. A source close to The Rock confirmed that he is skipping the event. Representatives for Sandler, Leto and Lopez also declined. No word came from the other invitees, and neither the White House nor UFC responded to requests for comments about the guest list. The Freedom 250 card is meant to celebrate a quarter‑century of American history. The fight night will feature top mixed‑martial‑arts fighters and is expected to draw huge crowds. Even though some Hollywood stars will miss it, the event itself remains a significant moment for both sports and national celebration.