Overview

• President Trump and UFC President Dana White have set a mid-2026 date for a championship fight on White House grounds to mark America’s 250th anniversary.
• UFC leadership and a spokesperson confirmed to NBC News that the fight, which White described as "EPIC," is officially in development.
• Conor McGregor and Jon Jones have publicly signaled interest in returning to compete on the South Lawn through posts on X.
• Former referee John McCarthy and ex-champion Michael Bisping have speculated on potential headliners, including McGregor vs. Poirier and McGregor vs. Chandler.
• Organizers are still negotiating venue setup, security measures and federal approvals to accommodate more than 25,000 spectators.