Royval was responding to a question about whether he had considered fighting at the White House after President Donald Trump, 79, announced that a UFC fight would be held on the White House grounds on June 14, 2026, commemorating his 80th birthday and the 250th anniversary of American independence.

UFC fighter Brandon Royval slammed a series of cage matches set to take place at the White House next June, comparing the event to the dystopian book series “The Hunger Games.” “I don’t give a s‑‑‑ about fighting at the f‑‑‑ing White House,

It's no secret Covington (17-5 MMA, 12-5 UFC) wants on next summer's UFC White House event, but the plan is to compete earlier. The former interim welterweight champion hasn't been seen in action since a TKO loss to Joaquin Buckley in December 2024.

Extending his winning spree to 16 fights with his shutout decision win over Jack Della Maddalena, Islam Makhachev has joined Anderson Silva for the most consecutive victories in promotional history. And now ruling the roost at welterweight with last night’s victory, a host of challengers have already staked their claim for a shot at the Russian.

The UFC makes its groundbreaking debut in Qatar with a Fight Night card that promises fireworks and significant divisional ramifications. The main event is a pivotal lightweight showdown featuring Arman Tsarukyan, a top contender on the cusp of a title shot, taking on the durable and dangerous veteran Dan Hooker.

With rumors of an Ilia Topuria title defense in January, Arman Tsarukyan assures he's more than game for a quick turnaround after his UFC Qatar win.