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Bryce Mitchell criticizes Trump’s UFC birthday match at the White House

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 4:01 PM

Last updated Jun 4, 2026

Bryce Mitchell criticizes Trump’s UFC birthday match at the White House
Summary

UFC fighter Bryce Mitchell expressed his disapproval of the upcoming UFC match scheduled for June 14 at the White House, coinciding with Donald Trump's birthday. He stated that having the government host sporting events compromises its role and opens it up to further corruption. Mitchell, who is not a participant in the fight card, emphasized that taxpayer resources should not fund such events. The match will feature Justin Gaethje against Ilia Topuria for the lightweight title and Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight title, with costs covered by TKO Holdings.

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  • •The UFC match is on June 14, 2026, Trump's birthday.
  • •Bryce Mitchell criticized the government’s involvement in hosting the event.
  • •The event is estimated to cost around $60 million, funded by TKO Holdings.
  • •Justin Gaethje and Ilia Topuria headline the match for the lightweight title.
  • •Trump has financial ties to TKO Group Holdings.
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  • 4:01 PMYahoo Sports — UFC Fighter Expertly Skewers Trump’s Birthday Match at White House
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Bryce Mitchell warned the event was opening an already “corrupted” government up to more grift.

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