It started as a soundbite. Now it’s shaping into the wildest “what if” in UFC history.
Earlier this week, former President Donald Trump and UFC President Dana White both hinted at the possibility of the UFC holding an event at the White House. Yes, that White House.
In an interview on Logan Paul’s “Impaulsive” podcast, Trump said he’d “absolutely” host a fight at 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue if it could be worked out. Dana White, long known for pushing boundaries and building spectacle, didn’t shoot it down—instead calling it “very real” and “very possible.”
And within hours, the MMA world started buzzing.
Jon Jones, who hasn’t fought since 2023 due to injury, posted a cryptic “White House main event?” tweet with a handshake emoji. Conor McGregor, who recently teased a return before pulling out of UFC 303, said in an Instagram story, “If there’s a fight at the White House—I want in.”
Suddenly, retired fighters, inactive legends, and active contenders are all circling the same headline. The idea of mixing presidential prestige with cage violence is as absurd as it is attention-grabbing.
Of course, no official plans have been announced. White House logistics, political implications, and security concerns would be massive hurdles. But in the post-Zuffa era, the UFC has proven one thing: spectacle sells.
From Fight Island to BMF belts, to Power Slap and now this—it’s hard to bet against Dana when he wants to make a headline.
Whether it’s a full card or symbolic showcase, if the Octagon makes its way to the South Lawn, it could become the most iconic—and controversial—event in UFC history.
And judging by who’s already raising their hand, the fight card wouldn’t disappoint.