President Donald Trump’s birthday plan to turn the White House South Lawn into an Ultimate Fighting Championship cage match now includes erecting an arena on the historic property—and holding the weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial.

Comedian Jimmy Kimmel roasted Donald Trump’s plan to host an Ultimate Fighting Championship fight on the White House lawn on his birthday. The Jimmy Kimmel Live host, who often uses his high-profile platform to make jokes at Trump and his administration’s expense,

UFC commentator Joe Rogan has given his thoughts on US president Donald Trump suggesting that there could be eight or nine world title fights on the UFC White

President Donald Trump has unveiled Freedom 250, a nationwide initiative to mark America’s 250th anniversary in 2026, featuring parades, a state fair, athletic competitions, a national prayer event and a large-scale July 4 celebration.

Donald Trump has said the UFC is planning “eight or nine championship fights” for its proposed event at the White House this summer. UFC president Dana White is a close friend of US president Trump, and the pair have been working on staging a fight card at the White House on 14 June – Mr Trump’s birthday.

US president Donald Trump has suggested that there will be a record-breaking number of world title fights taking place at next year's UFC White House card.