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The UFC White House event is one of the biggest talking points in the sports world. The UFC will hold an event in June 2026 at the White House as part of the America250 celebrations.This card will also take place on Donald Trump’s birthday, and almost every UFC fighter is scrambling to put their name on the card.While Dana White hasn’t confirmed any fights for the event. He added that negotiations for the bouts will only start from February next year.Nevertheless, Islam Makhachev’s coach has throw the Russian’s name into the mix for a spot on the card. Javier Mendez was on Submission Radio and was asked about the possibility of the former UFC lightweight champion featuring on the same.Mendez claimed that if the UFC 322 fight against Jack Della Maddalena went to plan, they would be open to fighting at the White House:“We are going to fight this fight [UFC 322] and then we are going to fight in June, at the White House event if they allow us to.”Mendez went on to say that everyone wants to be on the White House card and rattled off a few names that were keen on featuring. The coach shared examples of Conor McGregor, Jon Jones and possibly Ronda Rousey all wanting to fight knowing how grand the event would be.Check out Javier Mendez's comments from 14:00:Islam Makhachev on the road to GOATness?Islam Makhachev’s quest to become a two-division UFC champion might be fulfilled this weekend. The Russian challenges UFC welterweight champion Jack Della Maddalena in the main event.While Makhachev would become another two-division champion with the win, UFC legend Michael Bisping believes this could lead to the Russian being in the GOAT (greatest of all-time) conversation.The former UFC champion shared his thoughts on The Bohnfire with Mike Bohn:“If [Makhachev] gets the job done, I think without question, he deserves to be in that conversation.”Bohn added that Makhachev defending the welterweight crown would cement his legacy as one of the greatest ever, and Bisping agreed with those sentiments:“Without a shadow of a doubt. If he can beat Jack, and I know it is a big if… and go on a run and defend it two or three times, it’s insane.”
