"In August, UFC boss Dana White said the mixed martial arts (MMA) bout at the White House would be held on July 4 next year, the day the US marks the 250th anniversary of its founding. Trump has been a supporter of UFC for decades most recently attending a UFC 316 event in New Jersey on June 7 where fighters punch, kick and grapple with their opponent in a no-holds-barred battle to submission or knockout."
"At a news conference shared on UFC's YouTube channel, White said early next year, we'll start looking at building the White House card, which I will right now tell you will be the greatest fight card ever assembled in the history of definitely this company. UFC is the largest and most successful organisation in the burgeoning world of MMA, a blend of martial arts disciplines like jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling. Bouts take place in an eight-sided ring dubbed the Octagon"
Donald Trump announced that a UFC fight will take place on the grounds of the White House on June 14 next year, moving the event from a previously planned July 4 date. He made the announcement while addressing navy sailors at the Norfolk naval base and did not mention that June 14 is his birthday or that he will turn 80. UFC president Dana White had earlier said the bout would be held on July 4 for the US 250th anniversary and promised to assemble an exceptional White House fight card. UFC is the largest organisation in MMA, combining jiu-jitsu, kickboxing, boxing and wrestling within the Octagon; most techniques are permitted with few exceptions.
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