Overview
- Speaking at the Kennedy Center Honors, President Trump said a temporary arena of roughly 5,000–6,000 seats will be built on the White House grounds with large screens for tens of thousands more nearby.
- Trump claimed Dana White is holding back matchups for six months to stack the America 250 celebration card.
- White has repeatedly maintained that matchmaking for the event will begin in February or March 2026, and no bouts have been announced.
- An 8–9 title-fight card would far exceed the UFC record of three and strains the roster, with roughly 11–12 championships currently recognized including the BMF title.
- Stars such as Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, and Alex Pereira have campaigned to compete, and White suggested Derrick Lewis could earn a spot with a strong showing at UFC 324.