UFC commentator refutes Donald Trump's claims about White House event: 'This is crazy'

Dana and Trump at a UFC event. Photo: Reproduction/Facebook/UFC

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Joe Rogan believes Donald Trump overreacted. commenting on the UFC White House card, Scheduled for June 2026. The President of the United States had stated that the event, planned to take place on the lawn of the presidential residence, would feature approximately nine title fights, information that, according to the commentator, makes no sense.

During the 'The JRE' podcast, Joe Rogan highlighted that the prediction is unfeasible because the UFC only has eight men's weight classes, making it impossible to accommodate nine title fights. He believes the idea would require virtually all divisions to be in action at the same event, something considered absurd within the organization's current reality.

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“Okay, first of all, there are only eight weight classes (for men). So how are there going to be nine title fights? That’s crazy. It would literally have to be every weight class fighting for the title, which would be insane,” said Joe Rogan.

Everything about the UFC White House

O UFC White House It is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026. Initially, Dana White had confirmed the event for July 4th, Independence Day in the United States. However, the date has changed.

Donald Trump, President of the United States, gave a speech at the Norfolk Naval Station to mark the 250th anniversary of the US Navy. This event took place on October 5th, where Trump updated the date of the... UFC White House June 14, 2026.

O UFC White House It will also mark Donald Trump's 80th birthday. The US President has already said that the event should be attended by around 5 to 6 people. However, nothing has been confirmed by the UFC, and there is still no information regarding ticket sales or whether attendees will be invited only.

The fact is that names like Alex Poatán, Jon Jones, Conor McGregor e Amanda nunes They want to fight in this unprecedented event. However, the card of UFC White House has not yet been disclosed.