Dustin Poirier, Max Holloway, Sean O’Malley open as betting favorites to headline UFC White House event

Speculation is mounting about potential headliners for the planned UFC event at the White House in 2026, and oddsmakers are already weighing in on who might get the coveted spot. Their early predictions suggest fighters like Dustin Poirier could still be active and in contention.

President Donald Trump recently announced intentions to host a UFC event on the White House grounds sometime in 2026. This event would coincide with the 250th anniversary celebrations of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Given the strong relationship between Trump and UFC CEO Dana White, the prospect of this event actually happening is considered quite high. While several high-profile fighters, including Conor McGregor, have publicly expressed interest, betting markets are focusing on currently prominent names.

BetOnline.ag has released initial betting odds regarding which fighters are most likely to headline this potentially historic event. Dustin Poirier currently stands as the favorite with odds of +250. Max Holloway is the second most likely candidate at +300, while Sean O’Malley rounds out the top three favorites at +400.

Interestingly, Conor McGregor, a well-known supporter of Trump who even attended his inauguration, is ranked further down the list with significantly longer odds at +1000.