UFC officials confirm a blockbuster June event on the White House lawn in Washington, D.C., marking U.S. President Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the nation’s 250th anniversary. This unprecedented fight card promises explosive action in a historic setting.
Star-Studded Lineup Revealed
UFC President Dana White announced the matchups live during the UFC 326 broadcast on Paramount+. He highlighted key fighters, saying: “We have these guys, like Pereira, who has an opportunity to become a three-weight champion, and Ilia is one of those guys, too, but the timing is right for him against Justin Gaethje — and it should be explosive.”
The card spotlights featherweight champion Ilia Topuria clashing with Justin Gaethje, light heavyweight powerhouse Alex Pereira chasing three-division dominance, and bantamweight standout Sean O’Malley. Additional bouts are expected to round out this landmark event.
