June 18, 2026, will go down in UFC history: for the first time, an MMA event was held on the South Lawn of the White House. With President Donald Trump in attendance—celebrating both his birthday and the 250th anniversary of American independence—Justin Gaethje pulled off the upset by dominating Ilia Topuria in a rare, high-intensity fight.
To remember:
- First UFC event ever held at the White House, on June 18, 2026.
- Exceptional attendance by President Donald Trump, marking his birthday and the 250th anniversary of American independence.
- Surprise victory by Justin Gaethje over Ilia Topuria in an intense, spectacular fight.