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Trump Sets July 4 UFC Event on White House South Lawn

Site renderings are due this week for White House review with final approvals required before the UFC event can proceed.

Overview

  • Dana White has ordered detailed South Lawn renderings that will be presented to the White House within 10 days for approval.
  • White says he is assembling a full UFC card billed as the strongest in its history for the July 4 America 250 celebration.
  • Former champion Jon Jones has declared his return to the sport and expressed interest in headlining the White House bout.
  • First daughter Ivanka Trump is helping coordinate the event, underscoring the close relationship between the administration and UFC leadership.
  • The event remains contingent on federal and Secret Service clearances with final logistics still being worked out.