Dana White has given fans a sneak peek of what they can expect the unprecedented UFC White House card to look like.
The UFC president provided early renderings of the event, which is set to take place next June, to Fox News during a recent appearance on the news station.
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The White House will overlook the eventCredit: UFC
One image shows the Octagon surrounded by stands full of fans and engulfed by an impressive-looking overhead lighting structure.
There are also massive screens on either side of the cage, with the White House overlooking the event on the lawn.
Another mock-up from further away depicts a magnificent fireworks display, while there is one from the fighter’s perspective as well.
“My vision for this thing is we have this big arch, as you can see, with the lighting grid,” said White.
“Because what I want is the White House in the back.
“And then when the fight goes around to the other side, you’ll see the Washington Monument in the background.’’
White plans to fit 85,000 spectators at The Ellipse for a viewing party, although only 5,000 people will get the opportunity to watch the show from within the arch.
“Yeah, we can fit 85,000 people over there,’’ White added.
“We’re going to have a stage where bands will be playing all day.
“And then people will be able to bring blankets and lie around and watch the fights.
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The Octagon is engulfed by an impressive-looking lighting structureCredit: UFC
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Here’s what it will look like from the fighter’s perspective as they walk outCredit: UFC
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White plans to hold the weigh-ins at the Lincoln MemorialCredit: UFC
“We’ll have screens up everywhere for everybody. We’re literally going to take over Washington, D.C., that week.”
The final picture White shared was of a grandiose weigh-in in front of the Lincoln Memorial.
“We’re going to do the weigh-ins there, that’s what we are talking about,” continued White.
“And we’ll have fan events all week. We’re going to do our expo there. And just a total Washington, D.C., takeover.”
Who could headline the UFC White House card?
Several fighters have put their names forward to top the bill.
And while Jon Jones has been snubbed by White due to his unreliability, Conor McGregor has seemingly been given the green light.
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McGregor claims he is headlining the UFC White House card against ChandlerCredit: GETTY
The former dual-weight UFC champion is back in the UFC drug testing pool and recently declared that he will be fighting long-time rival Michael Chandler in the main event.
“The Mac is excited to get back for sure,” McGregor told Fox&Friends.
“I’m on [the White House card]. This is me.
“[I’m fighting] Michael Chandler. Michael Chandler and myself have done the show The Ultimate Fighter, we’ve had a good back and forth. He’s a good, tough guy.”
With all this being said, White has repeatedly insisted that he won’t start locking in matchups for the card until February.