President Donald Trump, a big fan of mixed martial arts, said on Thursday that he is considering staging a UFC match on the grounds of the White House next year.

A UFC showdown on the White House lawn? President Donald Trump on Thursday floated just such an audacious plan, intending to host a mixed martial arts fight with a crowd of over 20,000 to celebrate 250 years of American independence.

A spokesperson for the mixed martial arts promotion confirms that they are planning to host an event there as part of the celebrations for America's 250th anniversary.