Overview

• After a planning session at the White House, Dana White said President Trump reviewed renderings and signed off on key elements of the event.
• Secret Service requirements will restrict the South Lawn audience to fewer than 5,000 people, with White citing rooftop snipers and other security measures.
• To accommodate demand, the UFC plans an adjacent fan zone for roughly 85,000 people featuring large screens, a stage and concerts across fight week.
• No bouts are finalized; White has expressed confidence in Conor McGregor as a viable option while giving Jon Jones “a billion to one” odds despite Jones’ training push and a recent apology text.
• Reporting indicates additional D.C. activations are being explored, including National Mall fan events and possible weigh-ins at the Lincoln Memorial, with specifics still to be confirmed.