Overview

• A UFC spokesperson has officially confirmed plans for a championship event on White House grounds as part of America250 in mid-2026.
• Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have each re-entered the UFC’s drug-testing pool and publicly signaled interest in fighting on the presidential residence lawn.
• Veteran referees and pundits have proposed potential headline matchups, including McGregor vs. Dustin Poirier, McGregor vs. Michael Chandler and Jones vs. Tom Aspinall.
• Security, logistical and political reviews are underway to address venue preparations, crowd size and national image concerns ahead of finalizing the fight card.
• Jones amplified a message of national unity by sharing Dominick Cruz’s reflections on MMA’s evolution, underlining the event’s symbolic value beyond sport.