The UFC event at the White House on June 14 will feature eight or nine championship fights, President Donald Trump told reporters at the Kennedy Center Honors on Dec. 8.
“The biggest fights they’ve ever had,’’ Trump said. “Every one’s a championship fight. And every one’s a legendary type of fight.’’
Trump also said UFC CEO Dana White is holding back fights “right now’’ to save them for the White House. The UFC event will be held there to celebrate America’s 250th anniversary.
An arena being built in front of the White House for the UFC event will have 5,000 to 6,000 seats, according to Trump, who said there will be 100,000 people in the back, where they’re putting up eight or 10 “very big screens.’’
“That’s going to be an exciting night,’’ Trump added. “So many people are asking for tickets.’’
Conor McGregor, the former UFC champion who hasn’t fought since 2021, has lobbied for a spot on the White House card. So has Jon Jones, arguably the greatest fighter in UFC history.