The president has said he will host a UFC fight at the White House in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.

In 2026, as part of festivities surrounding the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the White House will be home to a top-ranked UFC mixed martial arts fight, President Donald Trump said.

The White House will host a UFC bout next year as part of events to mark 250 years of American independence, US President Donald Trump has announced. The event will be a "championship fight" with an audience of 20,000-25,000, Trump told a crowd in Iowa on Thursday.