President Donald Trump announced on Friday that construction of a UFC arena, dubbed “The Claw,” will begin next week at the White House.

India, May 2 -- The Ultimate Fighting Championship returns to the RAC Arena in Perth, Australia, for a thrilling UFC Fight Night on Saturday, May 2, 2026. This event is headlined by a massive welterweight clash between hometown hero Jack Della Maddalena and the dangerous Brazilian knockout artist Carlos Prates.

UFC White House will offer fighters more than just the usual prize money when they step into the cage in Washington, DC. During UFC 327, it was revealed that promotional sponsor Crypto.com will be putting up a huge $1 million bonus for fighters at the event.

UFC is preparing for its historic fight at the White House, constructing a giant stage dubbed “The Claw.” The dome structure is being built in Pennsylvania, where operational sound and lighting tests are being conducted ahead of the Freedom 250 fight scheduled for June 14.

UFC plans star-studded White House press conference featuring Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira, and more ahead of historic fight card.

Despite Brock Lesnar’s UFC run being short and brief, it was impossible to ignore. In just eight fights, he went from a complete MMA novice to becoming a heavyweight champion.

The entire White House card was announced at UFC 326 in March with an additional fight added at UFC 327 in April

Highly anticipated UFC Fight Night arrives in Perth this week featuring homegrown hero Jack Della Maddalena Public fan events including Ceremonial