According to White, key aspects of the tournament will be discussed at the meeting with Trump, including the card composition and event logistics. Several teams are working on this event, each proposing their ideas for formats and matchups.
“We will present three different options for all aspects of the organization and will see what Trump likes,” White noted at the press conference. He added that this event will be “very cool, unique, and expensive.”
It is also worth noting that on February 22, UFC Fight Night 267 will take place in Houston, where the main fights will feature Sean Strickland, the former middleweight champion, and Anthony Hernandez.
Strickland last entered the octagon in February 2025 at UFC 312, where he lost to Dricus Du Plessis by unanimous decision. His record stands at 29 wins and 7 losses, making him an experienced opponent for future fights.
Hernandez, on the other hand, won his last fight in August 2025 at UFC on ESPN 72, defeating Roman Dolidze by submission in the fourth round. He has 15 wins, 2 losses, and one no contest.
White's meeting with Trump will be an important step in preparing for the UFC tournament at the White House and will help finalize the card composition as well as determine the organizational details of the upcoming show, which promises to be large-scale and unique.
