UFC President Dana White endorsed the idea enthusiastically and superstar Conor McGregor expressed interest in participating.

President Donald Trump and UFC president Dana White are taking their bromance (and business ventures together) to new levels. Not only is Trump the biggest co-sign White and his fight league could ever score, but the two could overlap even more in 2026.

The president has said he will host a UFC fight at the White House in 2026 to mark the 250th anniversary of American independence.