US EditionUFC fights to take place at White House on June 14, Trump says
The UFC event will mark America’s 250th anniversary with a full fight card including Conor McGregor, although no bouts have been officially confirmed, UFC CEO Dana White said.
- President Donald Trump announced the White House, Washington, D.C., will host a UFC event on June 14 to coincide with his 80th birthday.
- Framed as part of America's 250th anniversary, UFC President and CEO Dana White said the White House fight is underway, while Trump spokesperson Steven Cheung called it a historic celebratory spectacle last month.
- Conor McGregor has claimed a signed deal to return for the White House card, but Dana White countered, denying negotiations have begun and saying, `We are still talking about the production and how everything is going to work at the White House.`
- Logistics include an octagon on the South Lawn and events across the National Mall, and the UFC said it will spend $700,000 to replace the South Lawn grass.
- A slew of fighters are pushing for spots and names like Khamzat Chimaev and Paddy Pimblett have been linked, with Jon Jones also signalling interest and re-entering testing.
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The US president is planning a martial arts event for his 80th birthday. With live audience on the lawn of the government headquarters and showdown at the historic Lincoln Memorial.
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