Ammon News - US President Donald Trump will mark his 80th birthday on 14 June by turning the White House lawn into a UFC arena, a move that underscores his deep affinity for the sport.

The news, broken on Truth Social, confirmed that the original 4 July target—marking the 250th anniversary of American independence—has been switched to coincide with Trump’s birthday and Flag Day.

Trump previewed this move Saturday by watching the Miami fights ringside with family and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

The UFC is widely regarded as the world’s premier mixed-martial-arts platform, showcasing boxing, wrestling and kickboxing skills inside steel cages.

The ‘White House Arena’ event is expected to be highly exciting, headlined by a lightweight title fight between Ilya Tuporia and Justin Gaethje, as well as a clash between Alex Pereira and Cyril Gane for the interim heavyweight title.