Overview

• White showed FOX News renderings of an octagon on the South Lawn with fewer than 5,000 seats, a lighting arch framing views of the White House and Washington Monument, and a festival setup with bands and big screens.
• A separate viewing area on the Ellipse could host up to 85,000 fans, with weigh-ins and fan events planned across Washington, including a ceremonial weigh-in targeted for the Lincoln Memorial.
• White said staging details are still being worked out, noting the lawn’s load limits and citing a 15,000‑pound octagon as a key factor in finalizing seating and production.
• McGregor told Fox & Friends he intends to fight on the White House card and named Michael Chandler, reviving a matchup that fell through in 2024 after their stint as opposing TUF coaches.
• White said he’s been in steady contact with McGregor but will not begin matching the card until February, as Chandler publicly campaigns for the bout and pundits float alternatives such as Daniel Rodriguez or Tony Ferguson; White also said Trump tapped Ivanka Trump to help steer planning.