UFC Boss Vows to Deliver an Exciting Event at the White House with High-Octane Fights
As the countdown to America's 250th birthday begins, the world of mixed martial arts is abuzz with the prospect of a historic UFC event taking place on the White House grounds. The event, proposed by President Donald Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, promises to be a grand spectacle, but as of July 2025, no fighters have been officially confirmed for the lineup[1][2].
The idea of hosting a UFC event at the White House was first publicly discussed by Trump and White, who envisioned it as a major part of the broader celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary[1][2]. The planning phase is now underway, with Dana White and his team beginning to map out the event and pitch detailed plans to President Trump[1].
While no fighters have been officially confirmed, White has not ruled out the possibility of high-profile fighters such as Conor McGregor and recently retired Jon Jones participating[1]. However, these comments are speculative and not confirmations. Other potential fighters mentioned in the news include Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev, who are currently heavy favourites for the event[2]. An intriguing suggestion for the main event is Tom Aspinall versus Jon Jones[2].
The event is expected to be a large-scale spectacle, potentially accommodating 20,000–25,000 spectators, and is described as being “like the Sphere on steroids,” referencing a previous landmark UFC production[1][2]. However, the event's logistics could present challenges, such as accommodating a large number of people and ensuring security clearance for attendees[1].
As the event progresses, it is expected that more details will be revealed. For now, fans and fighters alike will have to wait patiently for official announcements regarding the participants and the specifics of the event[1][2].
- Background checks will be required for attendees of the proposed UFC event at the White House. - Ilia Topuria is expected to participate in the UFC event at the White House. - Mark Zuckerberg could potentially participate in the UFC event at the White House, though no information about training or preparation has been made public. - No information has been provided about Conor McGregor's participation in the UFC event at the White House. McGregor, a notable UFC fighter and boxer, has expressed interest in participating in the proposed event[1].
[1] "UFC event at the White House: What we know so far," ESPN, July 2025. [2] "UFC and the White House: A Proposed Partnership," CNN, July 2025. [3] "UFC event at the White House: The Challenges Ahead," Forbes, July 2025.
- Amidst the speculation about potential participants, Ilia Topuria and Islam Makhachev have emerged as heavy favourites for the UFC event at the White House.
- In addition to baseball, football, and basketball, politics, general-news, sports, and the world of celebrities are abuzz with the prospect of the historic UFC event as America prepares to celebrate its 250th anniversary.
