Overview
- The UFC, which confirmed details Friday, will open fight week with a press conference at the Lincoln Memorial on June 12.
- A fan festival and ceremonial weigh-ins will run June 13 on the Ellipse, followed by a Zac Brown Band concert.
- The main card begins at 8 p.m. ET on June 14 with the Octagon expected on the White House South Lawn.
- Seven fights are announced, led by Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje and Alex Pereira vs Ciryl Gane, with Josh Hokit vs Derrick Lewis added at President Donald Trump’s request.
- A new UFC graphic places Hokit vs Derrick Lewis as the fourth bout, and Dana White said he does not expect further additions.