UFC CEO Dana White says Tuesday the fighting company will “definitely” have its first White House fight on July 4 next year, as part of a larger-scale celebration of the nation’s 250th anniversary.

President Donald Trump announced the fight on July 3 while attending an event in Des Moines, Iowa, with expectations of up to 25,000 spectators for the live match. White confirmed the match will happen on July 4 and spoke to Trump Monday night regarding the event.

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