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Trump UFC fight live: Republicans heap praise on White House fight night with main card still to come

More than 4,000 people have gathered at the White House for the UFC Freedom 250 event

Despite concerns about the weather, tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event is well into its card on the White House lawn, with Republicans and star fighters heaping praise on President Donald Trump.

Fighter Josh Hokit, in an expletive-laden post-victory speech from the ring, praised the president for “having the b*** to put some s*** like this on." He then called out Alex Pereira, who fights later tonight, before bizarrely proclaiming that former first lady Michelle Obama “is a man,” drawing some cheers from the MAGA-dominated crowd.

Hokit also presented Trump with a gold-tinged medallion on a chain, which he placed around the president’s neck.

Trump, who celebrated his 80th birthday today, was joined by UFC CEO Dana White as he greeted the massive crowd gathered on the South Lawn around 8:30 p.m. local time. The first fight kicked off roughly twenty minutes later. Several Trump family members were spotted in the crowd, including first lady Melania Trump and the president’s youngest son, Barron Trump.

World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency venture co-founded by members of the Trump family, is also the “Presenting Partner of a new $250,000 Performance of the Night bonus pool,” according to a UFC press release. The bonuses will go to fighters “selected for standout performances during the event.”

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UFC fighter Josh Hokit ensured he would not go a night without controversy as he yelled “Michelle Obama is a man” after winning his bout at the White House.

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Will Castle15 June 2026 04:44

Watch as Josh Hokit gifts Trump his 'medallion'

Josh Hokit gifted President Donald Trump his medallion after defeating Derrick Lewis at the White House this evening.

In his victory speech, Hokit praised Trump for “having the b**** to put some s*** like this on” before bizarrely claiming that former first lady Michelle Obama “is a man.”

Watch the moment Hokit presented Trump with the gift:

Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 04:38

Tyson Fury shows up at White House UFC fight in ‘Donald Trump for Prime Minister’ cap

British boxer Tyson Fury made a surprise appearance at President Donald Trump’s UFC cage fight Sunday, wearing a cap emblazoned with the slogan “Donald Trump for Prime Minister.”

The former world heavyweight champion emerged from the wings of the White House while Kings of Leon’s “Sex on Fire” played, wearing a bedazzled black suit and the red and white pro-Trump cap, which was printed with flags for both the U.K. and U.S.

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Ellie Muir15 June 2026 04:23

Josh Hokit praises Trump, makes bizarre claim about Michelle Obama

Fighter Josh Hokit praised President Donald Trump after his victory at tonight’s White House UFC event.

“Shout out to Trump for having the b**** to put some s*** like this on,” Hokit declared.

He then called out Alex Pereira, who fights later tonight, before bizarrely claiming that former first lady Michelle Obama “is a man.”

Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 03:56

Zuckerberg spotted chatting with Trump

Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg was spotted speaking with President Donald Trump for several minutes at the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event.

Photographers captured the social media tycoon greeting the president and first lady Melania Trump.

Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 03:51

Susie Wiles praises UFC Freedom 250: 'Job incredibly well done'

White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles celebrated tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event in a post on X shared Sunday evening.

“Whether it’s under Friday night lights, on the court or in the octagon, competition reminds us of the qualities that keep America strong, like determination and perseverance, and the belief that anything is possible with hard work,” Wiles wrote.

“Welcome to the biggest stage on earth, UFC. Job incredibly well done,” she added.

Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 03:45

Trump family's crypto company pays fighter bonuses

World Liberty Financial, the cryptocurrency company co-founded by members of the Trump family, is paying out bonuses to fighters at tonight’s UFC Freedom 250 event.

The company is the “Presenting Partner of a new $250,000 Performance of the Night bonus pool, which will be awarded to UFC athletes selected for standout performances during the event,” according to a UFC press release.

“The bonuses will be paid in USD1, World Liberty Financial's U.S. dollar-backed, compliant stablecoin and one of the fastest-growing stablecoins on the market,” the release said.

Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 03:16

Eric Trump calls out ‘AI generated screenshots’ after post claims he asked UFC Freedom 250 commentator if fights were ‘rigged’

Eric Trump forcefully denied online allegations that he sought insider information about the UFC Freedom 250 event being held Sunday at the White House.

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His denials came as the combat spectacle unfolded on the South Lawn of the White House

Brendan Rascius 15 June 2026 02:59

Trump greets Bo Nickal after his victory over Kyle Daukaus

President Donald Trump greeted celebrated fighter Bo Nickal ringside after he knocked out his opponent, Kyle Daukaus.

“It feels amazing. First and foremost, I’ve gotta thank President Trump for making this happen, thank you Dana, all the UFC,” Nickal said following his victory.

“This is unbelievable. It takes such a special person to have the b**** to do something like this, I have so much respect for him,” he added.

Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 02:38

Hegseth greets troops at UFC event

FCC Chair Brendan Carr captured a brief video of Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaking with a group of excited troops at the White House’s UFC Freedom 250 event.

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Katie Hawkinson15 June 2026 02:31