Dana White has confirmed that he will likely be announcing the UFC White House card in its entirety on Saturday night.
The UFC boss is within the midst of a busy week of motion, with fight week for UFC 326 starting this afternoon and three events from Friday to Sunday. Power Slap will kick off proceedings on Friday, before Saturday’s event at T-Mobile Arena, with Jai Opetaia’s Zuffa Boxing debut on the Apex on Sunday.
And in case that wasn’t enough, White has now announced that he will likely be unveiling the cardboard that has been put together for UFC White House. It should feature six fights, although he has mentioned an interest in adding one last surprise matchup.
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Dana White will announce six-fight UFC White House card this Saturday
The most important card of the yr – and possibly of all time – will likely be announced this weekend, Dana White has confirmed today. He was asked by Oscar Willis of The Mac Life after previously declaring the cardboard can be revealed this week, and replied just by stating it should occur on Saturday.
Every big name on the UFC roster has been pushing for a spot on the historic event – including each Jon Jones and Conor McGregor. And while it appears more likely that the Irishman will land on the July 11 International Fight Week card in Las Vegas, Jones could be very much within the running.
Current rumors and reports claim that the previous two-weight world champion has been in talks for a fight with Alex Pereira, which has been his dream for over a yr. He has confirmed negotiations are underway, but little is understood beyond that.
Dana White refuses to rule out Conor McGregor fight for UFC White House
In an interview with Piers Morgan Uncensored recorded this week and released today, White confirmed that the UFC White House card could have six fights. He also revealed that he’s pushing for a seventh, and that President Donald Trump won’t have a say within the matchmaking.
White was interviewed over video link by Morgan from his Las Vegas ‘War Room’, where he claimed every fight from this weekend through to June 20 is laid out. “The entire card is laid out right here on the white board,” he confirmed.
“I’m it right away, all six fights. We’re scheduled to do six fights but I’d actually do seven and add yet another.” When Morgan attempted to tease out news about Jones or McGregor, White refused to comment either way on their involvement.