Overview
- President Donald Trump hosted UFC fighters in the Oval Office on Wednesday to show renderings of an outdoor octagon, seating for about 4,000, and eight large screens for nearby crowds.
- The event is scheduled for June 14 on the White House South Lawn as part of America250, a date that also marks Flag Day and the president’s 80th birthday.
- Announced matchups include Ilia Topuria versus Justin Gaethje for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight belt.
- UFC promotion highlighted the venue layout with the White House as the backdrop and a lighted arch structure over the cage.
- Paramount+ will stream the card live in Argentina and across Latin America.