Overview
- O’Malley says the event lacks reliable headliners and declares “they need me,” pointing to uncertainty around Jon Jones, Ilia Topuria, Alex Pereira and Conor McGregor.
- He proposes beating Song Yadong next and then facing Petr Yan at the White House to provide a marketable centerpiece for the card.
- The June 14, 2026 showcase at the White House has been promoted by President Trump with talk of numerous title fights, but the lineup remains unsettled.
- Dana White has indicated formal matchmaking will begin in February, with key figures either out, injured or hesitant, including Pereira, Islam Makhachev, Topuria and heavyweight champion Tom Aspinall.
- Fans on social media and Reddit are questioning the card’s viability and suggesting, as opinion, that some fighters may be using the moment to seek better pay.