India, June 15 -- The UFC's planned fight card on the White House South Lawn is making history, but do you know how much it all cost? As details about UFC Freedom 250 continue to emerge, many people want to know who is paying for such a large event and whether taxpayer money is involved.

UFC CEO Dana White says the promotion is covering the bill itself. Reports show the event's production cost has already passed $60 million, making it the most expensive show in UFC history. The company plans to recover some of that money through sponsors, partnerships and media deals rather than public funding.

Since the event was announced, many Americans have wondered whether government funds would be used to host a professional MMA card at the White ...