Yes, Donald Trump really announced that he wants to host a UFC fight in 2026 at the White House, to honor the 250th year of the United States. We don't know too much beyond that, but we know he and UFC CEO/president Dana White have been friends for a long time.

Donald Trump revealed his plan to honor America's 250th birthday next year with a UFC fight on the grounds of the White House, and he's so serious. Related: "It Should Be ILLEGAL": American Politics Is Down The Toilet, So Here Are The Best Tweets Calling It Out This Week

The White House will host a UFC bout next year as part of events to mark 250 years of American independence, US President Donald Trump has announced. The event will be a "championship fight" with an audience of 20,000-25,000, Trump told a crowd in Iowa on Thursday.