Cormier Questions UFC White House Event Feasibility, American Champion Absence

Plans to host a UFC event at the White House, announced by President Donald Trump in collaboration with UFC president Dana White, have generated significant buzz but also raised concerns among fighters and commentators like Daniel Cormier. Cormier highlighted the logistical challenges of hosting tens of thousands of fans on White House grounds, including intense security measures and the difficulty of constructing a temporary amphitheater. A major issue is the absence of American UFC champions since Jon Jones' retirement, complicating the selection of a fitting main event that aligns with the patriotic nature of a Fourth of July celebration. Cormier and others worry about potentially having to headline the event with non-American fighters, such as British heavyweight Tom Aspinall, which conflicts with the event's symbolic American significance. Jon Jones has hinted at a possible return, re-entering USADA testing, to potentially headline the card, though his past avoidance of fighting Aspinall and the risks involved add uncertainty. The discussion reflects both excitement about the historic nature of the event and practical concerns regarding fighter availability, event feasibility, and national representation in the main bout.