White House to Host Historic UFC Championship Bout in 2026, Trump Confirms
White House to Host Historic UFC Championship Bout in 2026, Trump Confirms
The White House is slated to host a historic UFC championship bout in 2026, a marquee event intended to commemorate 250 years of American independence. Former US President Donald Trump recently confirmed the unprecedented plans during a public appearance in Iowa.
Trump, a staunch advocate and personal friend of UFC President Dana White, detailed that the event would be a “championship fight” designed to accommodate an audience of 20,000 to 25,000 people. He highlighted the extensive grounds of the White House as an ideal location for such a large-scale spectacle. Following Trump’s announcement, White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt publicly endorsed the initiative on X, proclaiming, “It’s going to be EPIC!”
The former president’s ties to the Ultimate Fighting Championship span more than two decades, notably including his decision to host a UFC event at the Trump Taj Mahal casino in Atlantic City in 2001, a crucial moment when the organization faced difficulties securing venues.
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