Six UFC fights that may happen at the White House as Dana White teases announcement
Dana White says the UFC White House card will be announced on Saturday, having teased a six-fight card. Here's how it could look like.
The momentous White House card is scheduled for June 14 to celebrate Donald Trump's 80th birthday and the United States' 250th anniversary.
Several big-name UFC fighters have been linked with the card, including Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
As of yet, there have been no fights announced for the Washington event.
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But White has promised to announce the whole card during the broadcast of this weekend's UFC 326, with CBS set to carry a portion of the Las Vegas bill.
And in an interview with Piers Morgan, he confirmed a six-fight card.
Ahead of White's announcement, we have taken a look at how the card could shape up.
How six-fight UFC White House card may look like
So, White has revealed the White House card will feature six UFC fights (potentially seven).
Given it's an event celebrating USA, you'd imagine each contest will feature an American fighter.
Here's how the six-fight UFC White Card may look like ahead of Saturday's official announcement.
- Derrick Lewis vs. Tai Tuivasa
Trump 'loves' Derrick Lewis, so he must be on the card.
Lewis is one of the most exciting fighters on the roster and Tai Tuivasa is as game as they come, making it a potential barnburner.
What better way to open the White House card with a rematch of their 2022 bout.
- Michael Chandler vs. Rafael Fiziev
Michael Chandler has been relentlessly pushing for a White House fight against McGregor ever since their original bout in 2024 was cancelled.
The MMA veteran embodies the American spirit and comes out with his country's flag for every fight.
Pitting Rafael Fiziev's fan friendly style against Chandler's all-out approach is a recipe for a great fight.
- Bo Nickal vs. Colby Covington
Bo Nickal is a shoo-in to feature on the White House card given his ties with Trump. They are not only pals but also golfing buddies.
As for Covington, he's another supporter of the US president, so either way - one of Trump's guys wins.
- Sean O'Malley vs. Cory Sandhagen
Another USA vs. USA bout. Cory Sandhagen has called out Sean O'Malley to a fight and it makes perfect sense for it to take place on the South Lawn.
The White House could do with O'Malley's star power considering he is one of the most popular American fighters in MMA. Matching him up against Sandhagen makes it a No.1 contender fight.
- Co-main event: Kayla Harrison vs. Amanda Nunes
Harrison is one of three American UFC champions (if you include Max Holloway, who is the BMF title holder). She deserves a spot on the card because, after all, it's an event commemorating USA's 250th founding and what better way to pay tribute by celebrating one of America's greatest combat sport athletes in history.
The Olympic gold medalist was supposed to defend her UFC women's bantamweight title against Amanda Nunes in January until she was forced to withdraw due to a neck injury.
- Main-event: Jon Jones vs. Alex Pereira
Closing the show with Jones is the ideal storybook ending for the White House card. 'Bones' called time on his legendary career last year, but he's hellbent on returning at the White House.
Jones vs. Alex Pereira has been a dream match-up since the Brazilian has talked up a move to heavyweight.
'Bones' is widely regarded as the MMA GOAT and given he is a proud American, a spot on the card should almost be reserved for him.
'Poatan' has a chance to become the GOAT in his own right if he can beat Jones. Stick an interim UFC heavyweight title on the line, so someone can raise gold at the White House.
Topics: Donald Trump, UFC
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