Trump hosts historic UFC title fight near the White House on June 14

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a UFC event set for June 14 near the White House. The fight night will take place on the Ellipse, a park just south of the presidential residence. Among the headliners, Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje will compete in a lightweight title unification bout. Before his political career, Trump had long-standing ties to combat sports. He promoted boxing matches in New York and maintained a close relationship with WWE. Now, as president, he has brought UFC to the heart of Washington, D.C.

The event will feature six bouts, with the main card showcasing Topuria against Gaethje. Trump introduced the Hispanic-Georgian fighter as ‘Ilia Topuria, who they say can’t get any tougher’ during the announcement. Topuria later thanked the president for making the event possible.

In the co-main event, Alex Pereira will face Cyril Gane. The lineup reflects a mix of rising stars and established names in mixed martial arts. The UFC’s June 14 card will mark a rare sporting event held so close to the White House. Fighters like Topuria and Gaethje will compete for a lightweight title, while Pereira and Gane add further star power. The event follows Trump’s history of blending sports and high-profile entertainment.