UFC at the White House: A Historic Event is Coming
The world of mixed martial arts (MMA) is preparing for an unprecedented event. President Donald Trump announced that the White House will be the stage for a live UFC event on June 14th. The date coincides with the former president’s 80th birthday. The announcement was made during a speech in Norfolk, Virginia.Although the UFC has not yet made an official announcement, the event is expected to take place in the South Garden and is planned in anticipation of the 250th anniversary of American Independence. UFC CEO Dana White revealed significant details about the event’s production. The official weigh-ins are expected to take place at the Lincoln Memorial, and just replacing the White House lawn will cost $700,000. White also announced that the fighters will enter the octagon from the Oval Office. The UFC will not begin booking fights for the event until the first quarter of 2026.“On June 14th of next year, we will have a great UFC fight at the White House, right on the grounds of the White House,” Trump declared.
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