Summary
- Dana White has unveiled the design renderings for the anticipated UFC event at the White House, where 5,000 guests are set to be part of something unforgettable.
- The number is far less than what President Donald Trump envisioned: a crowd of 20,000 to 25,000 supporters.
- The event is on, and it's shaping up to be an electrifying face-off between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler as they emerge as the frontrunners for the Main Event.
After months of keeping everyone in suspense, UFC's leading man, Dana White, has finally dropped more hints about the much-anticipated UFC White House event set to honor America’s 250th birthday.
More UFC White House details about audience and fighter walkouts emerge
In an exclusive interview with Fox News, White shared an enticing glimpse into a groundbreaking event set to transform the White House into an electrifying arena. With room for around 5,000 guests, this makeshift stadium is gearing up to host a spectacle like no other, where gladiator-style battles will unfold against the historic backdrop of American governance. White passionately described his vision, Imagine a massive arch beneath a striking lighting grid. As the battles rage on, the iconic White House will serve as a dramatic backdrop, and when the action moves to the other side, the famed Washington Monument will come into view. This event, he promised, would utterly captivate Washington, DC. White also made a guest appearance on Jake Paul’s podcast, connecting with the celebrity-turned-fighter's audience. During their chat, he revealed plans for fighters to make their entrance from the Oval Office itself. The idea, White said, originated with Trump, who believed that the White House belongs to the American people and advocated for inviting more citizens into its embrace. Earlier reports from The Wall Street Journal confirmed that the weigh-ins would be staged at the Lincoln Memorial. Although the event's exact date is still evolving, shifting from the original plan of July 4, 2026, to June due to logistical hurdles, the excitement surrounding a potential showdown between Conor McGregor and Michael Chandler is growing rapidly. Both fighters, it seems, are already on the hosts' radar.
McGregor talks big game as he feels confident that he will get to fight in the Main Event
In a lively conversation with Brian Kilmeade on Fox News, McGregor shared his excitement and rekindled speculation: I am in! Michael Chandler and I have completed The Ultimate Fighter series. We've developed a spirited rivalry. He's tough, no doubt. The Mac is absolutely thrilled about making a comeback. Chandler, equally vocal and sure of himself, didn't hold back when speaking with Laura Ingraham on Fox News. He said, Conor and I share a history. I'm the challenger he desires, and he's the opponent I yearn for. Imagining this as a main event at UFC White House is exhilarating. Envision the buildup—celebrating 250 years of this great nation on America's birthday, in July, right at the White House. This has all the makings of the biggest bout in UFC's history. White has acknowledged being in contact with McGregor. Although he's full of praise for the fighter, he remains tight-lipped about any specifics concerning a potential showdown between McGregor and Chandler in the coming year. McGregor last entered the octagon against Dustin Poirier in 2021, ending with a TKO defeat.
