U.S. President Donald Trump announced Wednesday (May 6) a UFC fight will be held in front of the White House on June 14th, a date marking both US flag day and Trump's birthday.

Joined by Ilia Topuria, Justin Gaethje , Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane who lead the fight card, Trump showed pictures of the octagon that is expected to hold seven fights on the day, starting at 8PM ET.

The president said the event would be free, and the UFC is advertising fans will be able to request up to two free tickets for the fan fest on The Ellipse.

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WASHINGTON, D.C., UNITED STATES (MAY 6, 2026) (UNRESTRICTED POOL - Access all)

1. U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SITTING IN THE OVAL OFFICE WITH UFC FIGHTERS STANDING BEHIND HIM

2. (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING:

"You know, June 14th, we're having a big fight. It's never going to happen again. Never happened before. And it's all of the best fighters, best four fighters standing right behind me and they are all champions. And it's going to happen right in front of the White House. Here's a picture, I think a lot of people haven't seen as yet."

3. TRUMP HOLDING UP PHOTO OF FIGHTING CAGE IN FRONT OF THE WHITE HOUSE

4. (SOUNDBITE) (English) U.S. PRESIDENT, DONALD TRUMP, SAYING:

"When we talk about warriors, these are warriors. Ciryl Gane, these are all champions, I have to say champions. And most of you know, many of you know who they are. Ciryl, great honor. Alex Pereira who I've seen him knock out a lot of people. That's what he does. He knocks out people. Congratulations on an unbelievable career. Ilia Topuria, who they say does not get tougher. So it's pretty much I mean, that's it. You're very special. And a friend of mine, Justin Gaethje, who is just a fighter like you've never seen. You see the kind of pounding he'll take and then all of a sudden it's over and the other guy's not in good shape, right? Not in good shape. So these are the toughest people. These are the greatest fighters in the world. They're all champions."

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6. (SOUNDBITE) (English) UFC FIGHTER, JUSTIN GAETHJE, IN EXCHANGE WITH TRUMP (SOUNDBITE STARTS ON SHOT OF TRUMP)

TRUMP: "June 14th."

GAETHJE: "I mean, what an unbelievable honor. I mean, I'm not sure many know how, how big of a part you were to the UFC coming out, coming on and becoming mainstream in the early nineties when nobody would let us and nobody believed in us and they thought we were just absolute animals and you gave us a chance to fight in your properties."

TRUMP: "We'll they're right about that."

GAETHJE: "Somewhat. Somewhat. We just, I mean, it's truly an honor. It's awesome. It's your birthday; awesome, it's flag day. Wonderful to represent this country. And you know, these guys aren't from this country, but I'm sure it's an honor for them as well. But I think we'd be ten years behind. If it wasn't for you."

7. TRUMP AND FIGHTERS DURING FIGHT ANNOUNCEMENT EVENT (FIGHTERS LEFT TO RIGHT ALEX PEREIRA, ILIA TOPURIA, JUSTIN GAETHJE AND CIRYL GANE)