"Trump has promised a spectacle unlike anything the UFC has staged before. They're going to have eight or nine championship fights the biggest fights they've ever had, Trump said in December of plans for the White House event. Every one is a championship fight, and every one is a legendary type of fight."
"When the UFC finally announced the fight card for White House event last week, it fell short of Trump and White's boasts. Instead of the eight or nine title fights promised by Trump, the event will feature exactly two championship bouts: a lightweight championship fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje in the main event, and an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane."
"The lineup, to put it mildly, was not well received. Many fans lamented the missed opportunities to include veteran UFC stars such as Conor McGregor and Jon Jones. Even former UFC champion Ronda Rousey once fiercely loyal to the president expressed disappointment."
Donald Trump announced a UFC event at the White House to celebrate the United States' 250th anniversary, promising it would be unprecedented. Trump claimed there would be eight or nine championship fights, with every bout being legendary. UFC CEO Dana White echoed this enthusiasm, promising the greatest fight card ever assembled. However, when the actual fight card was revealed, it included only two championship bouts: a lightweight title fight between Ilia Topuria and Justin Gaethje, and an interim heavyweight title fight between Alex Pereira and Ciryl Gane. The remaining primetime fights feature lesser-known fighters, some vocal Trump supporters. The lineup disappointed fans who expected to see major UFC stars like Conor McGregor and Jon Jones.
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