Dana White has given an replace on when he plans to start matchmaking for the UFC White Home card.
There are just a few months left till the June 14 card, however a number of fighters have already expressed curiosity in taking part, together with Conor McGregor, Jon Jones, Sean O’Malley, Petr Yan, Michael Chandler and Merab Dvalishvili.
Rumor has it that the UFC White Home card might characteristic six to seven title fights in complete. The promotion has but to resolve who will compete within the mega-event, with matchmaking set to start in February. Dana White not too long ago appeared in an interview with Stephen A. Smith during which he acknowledged that the promotion will start with the June 14th occasion, following Zuffa’s boxing debut on January twenty third and his UFC debut on January twenty fourth at UFC 324 on Paramount Plus. The UFC CEO additionally added that each one that continues to be is the matchmaking, and all formalities and formalities with the president and his crew have been accomplished upfront.
“So we have now Zuffa Boxing on the twenty third of this month, and UFC (324) on the twenty fourth, and as quickly as these two fights are over, we’ll begin engaged on the White Home battle.”
Watch Dana White’s feedback on the UFC White Home occasion beneath (22:08):
A number of high-profile title fights are scheduled to happen earlier than the UFC White Home card, the outcomes of which can in the end decide who will compete within the once-in-a-lifetime occasion.
Conor McGregor reiterates his want to be on the UFC White Home card
Ever for the reason that UFC and President Donald Trump introduced the White Home occasion, Conor McGregor has repeatedly expressed a robust want to attend the occasion. He has been coaching frequently, taking part within the check pool, and is awaiting affirmation from the corporate to search out out if he’ll make his long-awaited return in opposition to Michael Chandler on June 14th.
“Iron” and “Infamous” each verbally admitted to combating on June 14 on the South Garden of the White Home.
Earlier at the moment, the Irishman posted a picture of himself and an enormous billboard for UFC Paramount Plus, together with a headline-grabbing caption.
“So honored to have the ability to ‘Make UFC Nice Once more’!” Solely on @paramountplus 🏦”
Take a look at Conor McGregor’s publish beneath.
