Donald Trump impromptu announced a <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/03/us-news/trump-to-host-ufc-fight-at-white-house-as-part-of-america250-celebration/">potential UFC card</a> at the White House next July 4.

Conor McGregor wants in, <a href="https://nypost.com/2025/07/05/sports/jon-jones-teases-ufc-return-two-weeks-after-retirement/">Jon Jones is back in the drug testing pool</a> and on we go with the Game of Thrones.

MMA is a solitary pursuit. Fighters step into the Octagon chasing paychecks, social media clout and the chance to emerge with minimal physical damage — a trifecta of self-interest.

<div class="nyp-slideshow-modal-image__wrapper"><a href="#" aria-controls="nyp-slideshow-modal" data-slideshow-modal="trigger" title="Open a slideshow of all 3 article images." aria-label="Open a slideshow of all 3 article images." data-slideshow-slide-number="1" data-slideshow-slides-total="3"> 3 </a></div><figcaption>Conor McGregor entered the White House to meet President Donald Trump in March. AFP via Getty Images</figcaption>

But Trump’s unprecedented vision for a White House card introduces a new prize: power.

Trump’s unprecedented vision for a White House UFC card introduces a new prize: Power.{ai:summary}Donald Trump has proposed hosting a UFC card at the White House on July 4, attracting interest from fighters like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones. This event could shift the focus of MMA from individual pursuits to a new dynamic involving power and influence.The potential card reflects a blend of sports and politics, as fighters seek not just financial gain but also a chance to engage in a high-profile spectacle. #politics

Trump’s White House UFC spectacle could ignite power struggle between Conor McGregor, Jon Jones

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