UFC President Dana White has announced plans to pay tribute to Charlie Kirk during tonight’s Noche Event. A spokesperson confirmed the gesture will occur before the main event at 6 PM ET, with details about the ceremony remaining undisclosed.
Kirk, a conservative political activist and co-founder of Turning Point USA, was fatally shot in the neck while speaking on the campus of Utah Valley University earlier this week. The tribute follows widespread reactions from athletes across sports, including fighters like Henry Cejudo and Jorge Masvidal, who expressed condolences after his death.
White, who previously appeared on Kirk’s podcast in 2023, described their relationship as warm. Kirk once praised White as the “best president of any sports league.” The NFL has also taken steps to honor Kirk, with teams deciding individually whether to observe a moment of silence during weekend games. Green Bay Packers fans observed a silence before Thursday night’s matchup against the Commanders.
The tribute marks another instance of public figures and organizations responding to Kirk’s assassination, which has sparked calls for action against violence.