Overview
- Dana White said the event will open with a live performance of the U.S. national anthem by Zac Brown, breaking the UFC’s long-standing practice of skipping anthems.
- The card is set for June 14, 2026 on the White House South Lawn and will run as a smaller seven-fight show with tickets expected to go largely to members of the military.
- The main event features Ilia Topuria defending the lightweight title against Justin Gaethje, with Alex Pereira facing Ciryl Gane for the interim heavyweight belt in the co-main.
- Crypto.com will fund an extra $1 million in post-fight bonuses spread across the 14 fighters, described as the largest single-event bonus pool in UFC history.
- Dana White said President Trump asked for Derrick Lewis to be added to the lineup, and Colby Covington later criticized the card for not showcasing what he views as the best American fighters.