Overview

• The Irish star said he is speaking directly with President Trump’s administration rather than the UFC and publicly set a $100 million price for the bout, with one outlet reporting he floated $200 million including visas and perks.
• Dana White reaffirmed on 60 Minutes that the South Lawn event is proceeding for late June or July 4, 2026, describing walkouts from the Oval Office and large fan viewing on The Ellipse via Paramount’s broadcast.
• The UFC’s new U.S. media pact with Paramount, reported at $7.7 billion, forms the commercial backdrop for any high-end fighter compensation at the White House show.
• White has cast Jon Jones’ participation as a “billion-to-one” long shot, while Henry Cejudo predicted White will eventually relent, a view presented as his opinion rather than a confirmed plan.
• Matchmaking has not begun and no fighter contracts are in place, with booking expected to start in February 2026 as security, production and budget planning continue.