Former champion questions the number of fights in the UFC. White House: 'Terrible idea'.

Dana White's presentation of what UFC Casa Branca will be like. Photo: Disclosure

Kamaru Usman He expressed skepticism regarding the UFC's plans to hold an event at the White House. Following Donald Trump to state recently While the UFC is considering holding around eight title fights on the lawn of the United States presidential residence, the former welterweight champion negatively assessed the idea, describing the format as unattractive to the public.

During an appearance on the 'Pound 4 Pound' podcast, the Nigerian questioned the viability of such an extensive card, highlighting that a sequence of title fights, all with five rounds, would make the event tiring and difficult to follow, even stating that he would probably be asleep before the halfway point of the fights.

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"Who wants to watch seven title fights in a row, all with five rounds? I think it's a terrible idea. Honestly, I'd probably already be asleep by the third title fight," he said. Kamaru Usman.

Everything Dana White has ever revealed about the UFC White House

Dana White visiting Donald Trump. Photo: Reproduction/Twitter Dan Scavino Jr.

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Names like Jon Jones, Alex Poatán, Conor McGregor e Amanda nunes Several fighters have already been named to fight on this unprecedented card. However, the UFC president is keeping his favorite athletes for this event a secret. The only name Dana White hasn't denied is that of... Derrick LewisIn fact, it was the organization's own leader who made this information public.

White has avoided talking about the names that may be in the UFC White House event. No official information from the company has yet been released regarding the selected fighters. The event is scheduled to take place on June 14, 2026, the same date that Donald Trump, the US president, will turn 80 years old.

Initially, Dana White had said that UFC White House would take place on July 4th, Independence Day in the United States, however, Donald Trump updated the date in a speech at the Norfolk Naval Station on October 5th.