(MENAFN) US President Donald Trump has revealed plans to host a UFC title fight on the White House grounds as part of the upcoming America250 festivities, marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. Speaking at a rally in Iowa on Thursday, Trump promised a celebration “unlike anything seen before,” with events set to span national parks, historic sites, and battlefields.

Among the highlights, Trump announced a full-scale UFC championship bout to take place on White House property, estimating attendance between 20,000 and 25,000 people. The event would be organized by UFC CEO Dana White, though specifics such as the fight date and exact venue location on the grounds remain unconfirmed.

The America250 program will also include the Patriot Games, a nationwide sports competition for high school athletes from all 50 states, along with other professional and amateur showcases.

Trump’s announcement sparked both enthusiasm and criticism online. Supporters praised the idea as bold and patriotic, with some calling it a “legendary” addition to the Semiquincentennial. Others drew historical comparisons, pointing out that President Theodore Roosevelt practiced martial arts in the White House and even hosted a jiu-jitsu demo in the East Room.

However, critics mocked the proposal as a spectacle, with one social media user comparing it to the film Idiocracy and another joking about future wrestling matches being held indoors.

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