Mixed Martial Arts, and, by proxy, the Ultimate Fighting Championship, was once banned in 36 states and on pay-per-view (which did allow adult films). In the early days, about the only way to watch was to wait for your local video store to get a copy of the most recent card.

In July, Trump suggested the event could be a full "championship fight" and potentially host up to 25,000 spectators.

Ultimate Fighting Championship CEO Dana White said that the mixed martial arts organization will "definitely" host a fight at the White House on July 4, 2026. "It is definitely going to happen," White told "CBS Mornings" on Tuesday.