The White House has been home to many events over the years. People have seen Easter egg rolls, Christmas tree lightings, and even concerts. But now, something completely different is being planned. According to The Wall Street Journal, the South Lawn may host a full UFC fight night next year.
The report says the event would be massive. The famous UFC Octagon cage would be placed on the lawn, with the White House and Washington Monument in the background. Lasers and fireworks would light up the night sky. Thousands of people could watch in person, while many more would see it on giant screens set up nearby at the Ellipse and other areas around the city.
That alone sounds crazy enough, but there is more. Sources told the paper that discussions even included ideas like fighters warming up inside the White House, walking out of the Oval Office, and maybe even placing a cage in the Rose Garden.
Soon after the news broke, Fox News covered it, and a screenshot from their report went viral on X. That is when the internet exploded with reactions.
Some people thought it was exciting. They liked the idea of mixing history, politics, and sports into one big show. To them, it was new and entertaining. But many others felt the opposite. They said it was strange, embarrassing, and a sign of decline.
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One person wrote, “Are you shitting me?” Another said, “We’ve entered the Colosseum phase of Roman decline.” That comment summed up how many people felt — that turning the White House into a fighting arena made America look more like ancient Rome before its fall.
We’ve entered the Colosseum phase of Roman decline https://t.co/8H5adIogtJ
— Rex “garbage in” Douglass Ph.D. (@RexDouglass) September 5, 2025
Others compared it to the comedy movie Idiocracy, which shows a future where culture and politics have turned into absurd entertainment. Some even said they remembered seeing this exact idea as a joke headline from The Onion a year ago.
This is a joke, right? Please tell me the heart of our nation isn’t being used as the backdrop for two idiots to fake beat each other?
— Miranda Thomas (@MirandaTho79951) September 5, 2025
WTF
— Rich (@rcwright1970) September 5, 2025
Same way the Romans used the Colosseum to distract the people from real life problems as the empire fell
— Darcel (@DarcelMusic) September 5, 2025
Hand up. I did not expect the end of empire bread and circuses to be quite this literal
— Jon Niconchuk (@JonNiconchuk) September 5, 2025
We’ve entered the Colosseum phase of Roman decline https://t.co/8H5adIogtJ
— Rex “garbage in” Douglass Ph.D. (@RexDouglass) September 5, 2025
At least there won’t be any psycho trans on display.
— RINO Hunter (@MDPaulk) September 5, 2025
Nope, not serious at all. The douchenozzle population is booming!
— ZG (@ZacGignac) September 5, 2025
This would make a great scene for Idiocracy 2 – The revival of Trumper.
— JimiTheWriter (@jimichang32) September 5, 2025
Agreed. This is ridiculous.
— Jason Woodland (@jasonwoodland1) September 5, 2025
Its literally Idiocracy
— InnerVision Crystals (@IVC_InnerVision) September 6, 2025
This plan shocks many people because the White House is not just another building. It is a powerful symbol of American history, leadership, and tradition. Most people see it as a place for presidents, diplomacy, and serious decisions, not as a venue for entertainment. Hosting a UFC fight on its lawn feels unusual and out of place, almost as if the White House is being turned into a sports arena instead of the nation’s most respected political home.
Featured image via X screengrab