Overview
- White said the card will host about 5,000 on the South Lawn with fighter walkouts from the Oval Office as part of the United States' 250th celebrations.
- He ruled out rebooking Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler for Washington, D.C., and said matchmaking will begin after UFC 324 on Jan. 24.
- White signaled he cannot count on Jon Jones for the showcase, even as outside interest in a potential Alex Pereira fight has been floated.
- Reports from Jon Anik suggest the lineup could feature multiple title fights, prompting Kamaru Usman and Chael Sonnen to warn that overstacking would be a mistake.
- Bantamweight champion Kayla Harrison withdrew from UFC 324 for neck surgery with an estimated six-month recovery, and fighters such as Colby Covington are publicly lobbying for spots.