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Former UFC Champ Won’t Fight at White House, Disappointed

A former UFC champion feels he won’t get the chance to fight on the South Lawn of the White House.

Meanwhile, Dana White has confirmed that matchmaking for the June 14 mega event has wrapped up, and they have two options to choose from. White didn’t unveil any further details about the same.

As rumored, the UFC White House card is expected to be headlined by reigning lightweight champion Ilia Topuria and current and two-time interim titleholder Justin Gaethje, who would square off in a title unification bout.

In addition, hotshots such as Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Alex Pereira, Michael Chandler, and several other big names are also rumored to feature on the historic card.