UFC at the White House: Trump announces event for June 14th

UFC at the White House: A Historic Event on the Horizon

The world of mixed martial arts (MMA) is preparing for an unprecedented event. According to the announcement by former President Donald Trump, the UFC will hold a live event at the White House on June 14th. The announcement was made during a speech in Norfolk, Virginia, coinciding with Trump’s 80th birthday.

“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.

Donald Trump

Although the date has been revealed, the UFC has not yet issued an official statement confirming the event. The fight is expected to take place in the South Garden and is planned in commemoration of the 250th anniversary of American Independence. UFC CEO Dana White has shared details about the magnitude of the event. It is planned that the official weigh-ins will be held at the Lincoln Memorial and that simply replacing the White House lawn after the event will cost $700,000. In addition, White has indicated that the fighters will enter the octagon from the Oval Office. White has also announced that the UFC will not begin scheduling fights for the event until the first quarter of 2026.