Donald Trump claims he could defeat UFC fighter Bo Nickal
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 23, 2026, 11:19 PM
Last updated Jun 23, 2026
During a public address in Macungie, PA on June 23, 2026, President Donald Trump asserted he could compete against UFC fighter Bo Nickal, citing their similar size. Trump referred to his athleticism and mentioned he is a solid golfer. He also made a controversial claim that the UFC features only male competitors, stating, 'No women, which is nice.' This statement overlooks the prominent female fighters in the organization, such as Ronda Rousey and Amanda Nunes.
- •Trump spoke in Macungie, PA on June 23, 2026.
- •He challenged UFC fighter Bo Nickal, claiming physical advantage.
- •Trump controversially stated there are no female competitors in the UFC.
- •He previously attended the UFC Freedom 250 event at the White House.
- •Joe Rogan commented on the high excitement level of the UFC Freedom 250.
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"The White House hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event on its South Lawn earlier this month in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday this summer. Podcaster Joe Rogan, who commentated the event, which consisted of seven separate fights, had high praise for it afterwards. “That was the wildest experience that I’ve ever had in…
"Donald Trump was very impressed by the UFC Freedom 250 athletes. Less than two weeks ago (Sun., June 14, 2026), the Octagon took over the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C., in one of the strangest sports spectacles in recent memory. Fortunately, the fights lived up to the hype, as all seven […]
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 24, 2026, 7:00 AMTrump Lauds ‘Strongest, Toughest Men On Earth’
Donald Trump was very impressed by the UFC Freedom 250 athletes. Less than two weeks ago (Sun., June 14, 2026), the Octagon took over the South Lawn of the White House in Washington D.C., in one of the strangest sports spectacles in recent memory. Fortunately, the fights lived up to the hype, as all seven […]
- Yahoo SportsJun 23, 2026, 11:19 PMDonald Trump insists he is a ‘great athlete’ who could beat a UFC fighter and makes outrageous claim about women
The White House hosted the UFC Freedom 250 event on its South Lawn earlier this month in celebration of the United States’ 250th birthday this summer. Podcaster Joe Rogan, who commentated the event, which consisted of seven separate fights, had high praise for it afterwards. “That was the wildest experience that I’ve ever had in…
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