Fans immediately respond to Donald Trump's bold UFC event plans
Fans have expressed their outrage after US president Donald Trump unveiled his audacious plan to host a UFC event at the White House.
On Thursday evening, Trump made a series of significant announcements during a rally in Iowa ahead of Independence Day. As part of his victory lap following the passing of his 'Big Beautiful Bill' by Congress, the 79 year old disclosed how the country would commemorate its 250th birthday next July.
Among the plans is a UFC event at the White House. Trump has been a staunch supporter and vocal fan of the UFC for quite some time and is regularly spotted attending events alongside his close friend, UFC boss Dana White. Moreover, he revealed a UFC title fight will be staged in front of 20-25,000 spectators at the White House next year.
"And I even think we're going to have a UFC fight... Does anybody watch UFC and the great Dana White?' Trump asked the crowd of MAGA faithful. "We're going to have a UFC fight. We're going to have a UFC fight," Trump continued. "Think of this - on the grounds of the White House, reports All Out Fighting.
"Trump added: "We have a lot of land there. We're going to build a little - we're not, Dana's going to do it, Dana's great, one of a kind - we're going to have a UFC fight, championship fight, full fight, like 20-25,000 people.
" The UFC - as of yet - are yet to officially comment on Trump's comments, but White later reposted the clip of the president's announcement on X - formerly known as Twitter - seemingly confirming the event. Following the controversial suggestion, MMA enthusiasts were less than thrilled about the prospect of a UFC event at the White House. One fan expressed their dismay on social media: "The UFC has turned MMA into the most political sport on the planet. A UFC fight at the White House? @danawhite this you right?
" Another shared their view that the White House should symbolise service and unity, not host a fight night, which they felt was inappropriate for its 250-year history.One particularly disgruntled fan remarked: "Turning the White House lawn to a pay-per-view event. What a f***ing joke," while another lamented: "He cheapens everything. Really ... everything.
" Amidst the criticism, one fan pitched their ideal match-up, hoping for a bout between Jon Jones and Tom Aspinall at the White House, calling it potentially the biggest fight in UFC history if Jones could be coaxed out of retirement.
Since Trump's election victory in 2016, several UFC fighters have openly supported him. Speculating on who might headline this unprecedented event, fighters like Colby Covington, Michael Chandler, and Justin Gaethje, all staunch Trump supporters, would likely jump at the chance to compete at the White House.
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