US President Donald Trump celebrated his 80th and America’s 250th birthday with an Ultimate Fighting Championship (UFC) event on the White House lawn.
Trump and thousands of other mixed martial arts fans watched on as American fighter Justin Gaethje beat Spanish-Georgian opponent Ilia Topuria to win the lightweight championship in the main event.
The fight night – the first ever professional sporting event held at the presidential residence – was delayed by an hour amid fears of thunderstorms.
🚨 LMAO! After winning his match on the White House lawn, UFC fighter Josh Hokit declares:
“MICHELLE OBAMA IS A MAN!”
“Am I right America??!” 🤣💀 pic.twitter.com/umFw48P3V8
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) June 15, 2026
