WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Ilia Topuria walks out of the White House for a lightweight title bout against Justin Gaethje during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: Ilia Topuria walks out of the Oval Office for a lightweight title bout against Justin Gaethje during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump gestures as he attends UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to UFC CEO Dana White during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: People attend UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump listens to UFC CEO Dana White during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to UFC CEO Dana White and other guests during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)

WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 15: U.S. President Donald Trump talks to UFC CEO Dana White and other guests during UFC Freedom 250 on the South Lawn of the White House on June 15, 2026 in Washington, DC. President Donald Trump is hosting a series of Ultimate Fighting Championship matches on his 80th birthday, which the White House is calling "a once-in-a-generation celebration of the American fighting spirit.” (Photo by Evan Vucci - Pool/Getty Images)