In an unprecedented move, the Trump administration and the Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) have reportedly reached a groundbreaking agreement.
President Trump unveiled this surprising news from behind the presidential bulletproof glass in Des Moines, Iowa. He was there to discuss America's national parks and had just announced an executive order aimed at reducing costs for American visitors to these parks while increasing fees for foreign tourists.
However, as reported by The Blaze, the president had grander plans in store, particularly for the country's most iconic site: the White House. He declared, "This is what the Roman Senate would do ..." and proceeded to outline his ambitious vision.
Sporting a "USA" hat, President Trump announced that "every one of our national parks, battlefields, and historic sites are going to have special events in honor of America 250," referring to the country's 250th birthday in 2026. The audience was taken aback when he revealed his intention to host a UFC fight at the White House. "We're going to have a UFC fight," Trump reiterated, "Think of this, on the grounds of the White House. We have a lot of land there."
The president's supporters, unsure whether to take the announcement seriously, listened as he detailed plans for a full-scale "championship fight" with an expected audience of over 25,000 on the White House grounds. "We're going to do that as part of 250 also. We're going to have some incredible events, some professional events, some amateur events, but the UFC fight's going to be a big deal," Trump announced.
Following the president's remarks, UFC greats were quick to express their interest in participating in this historic event. Among them was Conor McGregor, who despite not having fought since 2021 and facing legal troubles and potential political runs in his home country of Ireland, expressed his excitement at the prospect of a UFC fight event at the White House. "I would be honoured! Count me in!" he declared.
Another potential participant is recent heavyweight champion Jon Jones, who, despite having fought only twice in the last two years and having reportedly retired, hinted at his interest in the event. He posted on his social media page, "Fighting at the White House?" followed by a suggestive emoji.
However, the announcement has sparked concerns among fans, with some citing the "security risk" of hosting such an event at the White House. Others, while acknowledging the historical significance of the event, compared it to the distractions employed by the Roman Senate to prevent revolts against unfair taxation.
Despite these concerns, NBC News confirmed through a UFC spokesperson that the event is indeed being planned. The president also hinted at the construction of an official UFC Octagon and setup at the White House, joking that UFC President Dana White would be responsible for the task.
While this would not technically be the first sporting event to take place on White House grounds, it would certainly be the most unconventional. The Tee Ball on the South Lawn games under President George W. Bush were the first, but the proposed UFC event promises to be a spectacle unlike any other, marking a unique chapter in the history of the White House.
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