The UFC CEO revealed new details on the upcoming White House card and hinted at Makhachev’s potential involvement.

Highly ranked fighter Brandon Royval came out swinging against the UFC event scheduled for the White House next year. (Watch the video below.) President Donald Trump said in October the matches would take place on the White House lawn June 14 ― also his 80th birthday.

Speaking with reporters, Royval said he isn’t interested in performing in front of high-profile political figures and described the idea as a “Hunger Games–type” environment. He added that he sees little value in fighting before people who, in his view, may be more focused on betting or status than on the athletes themselves.

Jon Jones continues to show he's serious about landing a spot on the UFC White House card in a patriotic sponsorship video.

Former UFC Heavyweight Champion Jon Jones has made his intentions for the White House card clear: he wants an opportunity.

President Donald Trump confirmed the date for the much-hyped UFC event at the White House. Speaking Sunday at Naval Station Norfolk, Trump said the show is set for June 14, 2026: UFC president Dana White last month released renderings for the special setup in the nation's capital. A temporary venue is planned for the grounds of the White House:

Islam Makhachev fires a bold message to Donald Trump after becoming the 11th UFC double champion, demanding entry to the White House.

Jon Jones may be White House bound after all. Earlier this month, the former UFC heavyweight champion offered up an apology to UFC CEO Dana White for the way things went down while trying to book a superfight against Tom Aspinall.