President Donald Trump said the upcoming UFC White House card will be held on his 80th birthday. The mixed martial arts card, originally pitched for July 4, will take place on June 14.

"On June 14 next year, we're gonna have a big UFC fight at the White House," President Trump said during a recent military personnel gathering at Naval Station Norfolk in Virginia. "Right at the White House, on the grounds of the White House."

UFC CEO Dana White previously mentioned the event was moved to June, but this is the first time a specific date has been acknowledged. Trump originally proposed the card for America's 250th birthday celebration, not his own.

No fights have been announced for the unique event. Conor McGregor loudly campaigned, both through traditional media and online, that he'

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