Overview
- Trump revealed renderings Wednesday in an Oval Office presentation showing an outdoor octagon on the South Lawn with seating for about 4,000 and eight giant screens for crowds outside the perimeter.
- The main event features Ilia Topuria against interim champion Justin Gaethje to unify the UFC lightweight title, with Topuria entering unbeaten.
- Promoters also touted Alex Pereira versus Ciryl Gane for an interim heavyweight belt, with reports listing Michael Chandler, Mauricio Ruffy, Bo Nickal and Sean O’Malley on the card.
- UFC shared photos and the first faceoff video from the Oval Office meeting that brought together Topuria, Gaethje, Pereira and Gane for the event launch.
- The June 14 date aligns with Flag Day and President Trump’s 80th birthday, while Topuria stressed his attendance is a work obligation rather than a political stance.