The UFC plans to host a battle card on the White Home grounds, a spokesperson for the promotion confirmed to NBC Information on Friday. Additional particulars weren’t obtainable, however President Donald Trump mentioned he would really like it as a part of a celebration honoring America’s 250th birthday on July 4, 2026.
“We’re going to have a UFC battle on the grounds of the White Home,” Trump mentioned in Des Moines, Iowa, on Thursday. “We have now loads of land there.”
He mentioned he expects the cardboard to incorporate a title battle in entrance of 20,000 to 25,000 individuals.
“Each one in every of our nationwide parks, battlefields and historic websites are going to have particular occasions in honor of America 250. And I even assume we’re going to have a UFC battle,” Trump mentioned.
It’s not clear how far alongside planning for the occasion is — or how particular it’s that it’s going to occur — and the UFC spokesperson mentioned extra particulars can be launched “in due time.”
Former two-division champion Conor McGregor, who has not competed since July 2021, mentioned on social media he’s involved in returning for the White Home occasion.
“I’d be honoured,” he wrote. “Rely me in!”
Trump is shut buddies with UFC President Dana White, who has appeared at his marketing campaign rallies. Instantly after profitable the 2024 election, Trump introduced White onstage to thank him for his efforts in serving to him get re-elected.
Days after reclaiming the White Home final November, Trump — together with Elon Musk, Home Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., and future Well being and Human Providers Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. — attended a pay-per-view card at Madison Sq. Backyard.
Trump has lengthy ties to fight sports activities. Relationship again to the Eighties, he hosted a number of marquee boxing matches at his motels in Atlantic Metropolis and has typically been seen at UFC matches.
