UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer expects White House fights to be 'a spectacle' as event approaches
UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer anticipates the upcoming UFC event at the White House will be a major spectacle, drawing significant attention as one of the most viewed in the organization's history. The event, titled UFC Freedom 250, is set for June 14, 2026, on the South Lawn and coincides with President Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the U.S. semiquincentennial. While some fans are disappointed by the absence of a Conor McGregor fight or a Jon Jones title bout, the card features a lightweight championship between Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria as the headliner.
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Sports UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer expects White House fights to be 'a spectacle' as event approaches The event will take place on the South Lawn By Ryan Morik Fox News Published April 30, 2026 12:04pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Bruce Buffer excited to get in UFC Octagon at White House UFC ring announcer Bruce Buffer said it was an NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! In roughly six weeks, arguably the most anticipated UFC event of all time will take place when some of the best fighters in the world will be in the Octagon at the South Lawn of the White House.
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