All articles tagged with #white house event
Originally Published 2 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Gable Steveson, an Olympic gold medalist, hopes to make his UFC debut at a White House event, sharing the card with Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira, and is excited about the possibility of representing the US on such a historic stage.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by ESPN
U.S. President Donald Trump announced that a UFC event will be held at the White House grounds on June 14, 2026, coinciding with his 80th birthday, featuring weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial and fighters walking from the Oval Office to the Octagon, with potential matches involving Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Conor McGregor has announced that he has signed a contract to return to UFC and will fight at a special event at the White House in June 2026 to celebrate America's 250th birthday, marking his long-awaited comeback after a leg injury in 2021.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Mania
Conor McGregor claims his return to UFC at the White House event is a 'done deal,' with negotiations complete and a scheduled fight next summer, possibly against Michael Chandler, marking nearly five years since his last Octagon appearance.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Daniel Cormier advocates for Jon Jones to be included in the UFC's White House event, emphasizing his potential to represent America and win, despite Dana White's concerns about Jones's reliability. Cormier suggests contractual incentives to ensure Jones's participation and highlights the importance of American fighters on a patriotic occasion.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Conor McGregor plans to return to the UFC in 2026 at a White House event, where he will fight Michael Chandler, marking a highly anticipated comeback and rivalry resolution.
Originally Published 3 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Dana White plans a UFC event at the White House in June, emphasizing that the event's significance outweighs crowd size or atmosphere, with fewer than 5,000 attendees, primarily military personnel, and the focus on the unique location rather than spectator energy.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ESPN
UFC CEO Dana White announced that the UFC has successfully organized a live event at the White House on July 4, 2026, as part of the country's 250th birthday celebration, with more details to follow.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Jon Jones, a legendary UFC fighter, remains optimistic about fighting at a White House event on July 4, 2026, despite Dana White's 'billion to one' odds against it. Jones is training and eager, acknowledging White's authority over the decision, and views the event as an inspiring goal, even as negotiations and fight choices, including a missed opportunity to unify titles with Aspinall, continue to unfold.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Dana White expressed trust in Conor McGregor to headline a potential UFC event at the White House for the 250th birthday celebration in 2026, citing McGregor's consistent fight history, while being more skeptical about Jon Jones due to his recent activities and return from retirement. The event is part of a broader plan to showcase UFC stars at a historic celebration.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by MMA Fighting
Dana White expressed greater confidence in Conor McGregor's ability to headline a potential UFC event at the White House in 2026, citing McGregor's consistent delivery when needed, compared to Jon Jones, whose past incidents have made White more cautious about booking him for such a high-profile event. The UFC is still in early planning stages, with a meeting scheduled at the end of the month to discuss the event's details.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by HuffPost
Ivanka Trump is involved in planning a UFC fight at the White House on July 4, 2026, to celebrate America's 250th birthday, at her father's request, despite her previous statements about stepping back from politics.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by ESPN
UFC President Dana White confirmed that a UFC Fight Night event at the White House on July 4th next year is confirmed, with plans to meet with President Trump to discuss logistics, marking a historic event celebrating American independence with UFC on the White House lawn.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Yahoo Sports
UFC President Dana White is hesitant to include Jon Jones in the upcoming White House event due to Jones's past issues and reliability concerns, despite Jones's willingness and readiness to fight. The event, planned for 2026, faces logistical challenges and White is focusing on preparations and negotiations, including discussions with President Trump, while Jones remains eager to represent his country on this historic stage.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Bloody Elbow
Dana White has dismissed Jon Jones' plans to fight at a White House event next summer, citing concerns over Jones' reliability and risk management, despite earlier expressing interest in a high-profile fight on the same card.