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Trump Announces White House UFC Fight Night June 14

5/7/2026

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Trump Announces UFC

President Donald Trump announced a UFC Freedom 250 fight night on White House South Lawn for June 14, 2026, his 80th birthday, Flag Day and the 250th anniversary.
A 5,000-seat arena will host a 4,000-seat octagon, with 75,000-100,000 viewers free on Ellipse screens.
The main event will pit interim champion Justin Gaethje against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
The co-main event will feature Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.

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Trump Hosts UFC

The June 14, 2026 fight was the UFC bout on White House grounds, shifted from a July 4 date.
A championship belt featuring the American flag was displayed on President Donald Trump’s Oval Office desk, where he called the bout “the greatest show on Earth.”
UFC CEO Dana White and commentator Joe Rogan supported the White House showdown.
Manager Ali Abdelaziz, present at the briefing, has alleged September 11 ties and FBI informant work.

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Trump Announces UFC

President Donald Trump announced a UFC Freedom 250 fight night on White House South Lawn for June 14, 2026, his 80th birthday, Flag Day and the 250th anniversary.
A 5,000-seat arena will host a 4,000-seat octagon, with 75,000-100,000 viewers free on Ellipse screens.
The main event will pit interim champion Justin Gaethje against lightweight champion Ilia Topuria.
The co-main event will feature Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title.

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