Dana White plans to unveil fights for the highly anticipated UFC White House event during UFC 326 tonight. This landmark card, set for June 14 on the White House South Lawn, celebrates Donald Trump’s 80th birthday and the United States’ 250th anniversary. Fighters will make their walkouts through the Oval Office, drawing massive global attention.
Teased Lineup Sparks Excitement
White hinted at a six-fight card in a recent Piers Morgan interview, fueling intense speculation. The event favors American talent, with several blockbuster matchups rumored.
Top Rumored Bouts
- Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira: Jones eyes a final Octagon walk at the White House, potentially for an interim heavyweight title. Pereira’s light heavyweight title vacancy paves the way for a historic heavyweight move.
- Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes: The Olympic gold medalist and bantamweight champion seeks to reschedule her neck injury-delayed defense.
- Bo Nickal vs. Colby Covington: Nickal’s ties to the president make this all-American clash a crowd favorite.
- Sean O’Malley vs. Cory Sandhagen: A star-powered bantamweight bout with title stakes.
- Derrick Lewis and Michael Chandler: Lewis gains Trump’s endorsement, while Chandler pushes for a slot after his 2024 McGregor fight fell apart.
Sudden Fight Cancellation Rocks Preparations
One major bout has already been scrapped before official announcements. Details remain scarce, but White confirmed the news during a chat with UFC reporter Nina Drama.
Footage from UFC 326 weigh-ins captures UFC chief business officer Hunter Campbell pulling matchmaker Sean Shelby aside onstage to deliver the update. White later highlighted Campbell’s visible frustration, underscoring the stakes for this historic card.
The cancellation casts doubt on revealing the full lineup tonight, with potential hurdles looming over the next three months.
