UFC star claims President Donald Trump asked Dana White to let him fight at White House

Colby Covington Pleads with Dana White for UFC White House Fight and Targets Paddy Pimblett Bout

Colby Covington, a former UFC interim welterweight champion, is pushing for a spot on the UFC’s historic White House event planned for July 4, 2026, to mark America’s 250th anniversary. In an August 31, 2025, interview with Helen Yee Sports, he begged UFC CEO Dana White to include him, citing his support for President Donald ...

Colby Covington Targets Paddy Pimblett For Historic UFC White House Event

Colby Covington has publicly called for a matchup with Paddy Pimblett to headline the UFC’s first-ever event on the South Lawn of the White House, scheduled for July 4, 2026, as part of America’s 250th anniversary celebrations. UFC president Dana White confirmed that talks with the Trump administration have secured approval for the event, which will feature a professional mixed-martial-arts card on the White House grounds. Colby Covington Target…

UFC star claims President Donald Trump asked Dana White to let him fight at White House

Colby Covington, the first UFC champ to be invited to the White House, pleads with Dana White to have him fight in front of President Donald Trump.