President Donald Trump attends the UFC-316 mixed martial arts event, at the Prudential Center, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Newark, N.J., as UFC's Dana White, looks on. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
Share and Follow

(The Hill) Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) chief Dana White said over the weekend that multiple fighters are in line to be on the list for a face off expected next year on the White House South Lawn.

“Everybody wants to be on this card. I mean, you don’t even have to know who’s blowing up my phone,” White said Sunday during a post-fight press conference at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. “You can just see it all on the Internet.”

“But, you know, the fight’s a year away, so the landscape will change a lot over the next year,” he added. 

President Donald Trump attends the UFC-316 mixed martial arts event, at the Prudential Center, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Newark, N.J., as UFC's Dana White, looks on. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)
President Donald Trump attends the UFC-316 mixed martial arts event, at the Prudential Center, Saturday, June 7, 2025, in Newark, N.J., as UFC’s Dana White, looks on. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II)

President Trump, who attended a UFC fight earlier this year with allies and members of his Cabinet, floated the idea of a fight on the South Lawn weeks ago as part of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration. The proposal comes as the Trump administration grows the corporate presence on White House grounds. 

The UFC move comes after Trump held an event for Tesla on the South Lawn earlier this year when he purchased an electric vehicle alongside then-ally Elon Musk in a statement to those protesting the automaker— in addition to the first ever corporate sponsored White House Easter Egg roll.

“We’re going to be on the South Lawn, and literally, when you’re watching the fight, this will all be the White House here, and then behind me will be, you know, the Washington Monument,” White said during the news conference.

“We’re just getting into logistics right now. My team has already walked the White House with the staff there, and now we’re putting together the design,” the UFC chief added. “And then we’ll all fly out to D.C. and sit down with [Trump] and see what he wants to do.”

White confirmed the fight will be pay-per-view but didn’t outline any matchups ahead of the South Lawn show. 

Earlier this month, the president suggested the event would be a full “championship fight” and could host up to 25,000 people.

Share and Follow
You May Also Like
DOJ, DEA announce large drug busts in joint task force

DOJ and DEA Reveal Major Drug Seizures Through Collaborative Task Force Effort

() The U.S. Justice Department and the Drug Enforcement Administration announced a…
X-Men star speaks out over horrific murder of friend

X-Men Actor Addresses Tragic Murder of Friend

Shawn Ashmore, known for his role in X-Men, and his wife Dana…
Chaos at HGTV after 'bloodshed' as network signals massive U-turn

Turmoil at HGTV as Network Drastically Changes Course After Major Shakeup

Following a series of cancellations by HGTV last month, numerous cast and…
Woman accused of planning to send fentanyl-laced chocolates to ex-husband

Woman Allegedly Plotted to Send Ex-Husband Fentanyl-Tainted Chocolates

COLEMAN, Texas (WJW) – A Texas woman is facing charges after investigators…
Downtown Jacksonville loses Harvey's Supermarket, Aldi soon to replace it

Harvey’s Supermarket Closes in Downtown Jacksonville, Aldi to Open Soon

Harveys Supermarket in Downtown Jacksonville closes, sparking concern, but an Aldi will…
Tragic connection between Air India, MH370 and Germanwings jets

Heartbreaking Link Between Air India, MH370, and Germanwings Flights

Investigators looking into the Air India Flight 171 crash are focusing on…
Emma Watson BANNED from driving for six months and has to pay £1,000

Emma Watson Receives Six-Month Driving Ban and £1,000 Fine

Emma Watson has been banned from driving for six months after she…
Emma Watson barred from driving for 6 months after speeding, U.K. court says

Emma Watson Receives 6-Month Driving Ban for Speeding, Reports U.K. Court

Actor Emma Watson has been barred from driving for six months after…