However, considering the relationship between Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, the promotion may make an exception to pull off the event. If it goes forward, PFL hopes to be a part of the action too.

During a recent rally in Iowa, United States President Donald Trump announced plans for a UFC fight to take place outside the White House as part of the 2026 July 4 celebrations.

His golf club hosted the event. UFC Fight - Trump attended the UFC MMA match in Miami, Florida, on April 12, 2025. UFC Fight - Trump attended another UFC fight in Newark, New Jersey, on June 7, 2025.

President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White are taking their bromance, and business ventures together, to the next level. When not defending his “big, beautiful bill,” not only is ...

President Donald Trump on Thursday said he plans to host a UFC fight on White House grounds as he kicked off a series of events meant to mark America’s 250th anniversary next year.

In the past, the UFC has held multiple events in Washington, D.C., at the Capitol One Arena. Trump, of course, is close to White, who was a vocal and early supporter.