Overview

• Dana White announced he cannot risk putting Jon Jones in a headlining role for the White House event, formally excluding him from the July 4, 2026 card.
• UFC executives are in the early stages of venue design and logistics, with White slated to meet President Trump within the next two weeks to finalize plans.
• Jon Jones has re-entered the USADA testing pool and continues to train, declaring on social media that he will be ready if the UFC calls.
• Michael Chandler and Conor McGregor have publicly signaled their interest in competing on the White House grounds, while former champions lobby for marquee matchups.
• The event is positioned as the centerpiece of America’s 250th Independence Day celebrations and would mark the first professional sporting contest held on the White House grounds.