Donald Trump has claimed that the UFC’s Freedom 250 event at the White House was hugely successful – but his comments came just days after it was revealed that UFC owners lost $30m staging the event. Trump attended the event, which was held in a specially built 4,300-seat arena at the White House. Trump went on to say: "Dana had the most successful fight in history the other night at the White House... He added: "It was the thrill of the White House... The UFC Freedom 250 event had already faced criticism for being hosted on the south lawn of the White House before it took place, as well as having motorcyclists perform stunts over the South Lawn .