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Trump Holds First White House UFC Bout, $60 M Arena BuiltTrump Holds First White House UFC Bout, $60 M Arena Built

6/14/2026

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$60 million arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for a UFC fight, the first at the presidential residence.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the bout on Sunday before 4,000 attendees, with the match opening with the national anthem, a first for MMA.
UFC CEO Dana White said the arena’s height keeps the White House visible and the fight will proceed despite forecasts of high temperatures and rain.

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$60 million arena is being built on the White House South Lawn for a UFC fight, the first at the presidential residence.
U.S. President Donald Trump hosted the bout on Sunday before 4,000 attendees, with the match opening with the national anthem, a first for MMA.
UFC CEO Dana White said the arena’s height keeps the White House visible and the fight will proceed despite forecasts of high temperatures and rain.