Du Plessis has been one of the most dominant fighters over the past couple of years. Since his first fight in the UFC in 2020, the South African contestant has not lost a match, winning the Middleweight belt at UFC 290 in 2023. He has since defended the title thrice, two wins coming by decision.

July 4, 2026, marks the 250th “birthday” of the United States, and President Donald Trump plans to celebrate it uniquely. For the first time, a UFC fight will be held at The White House to ring in the special occasion.

UFC CEO Dana White promised the mixed martial arts company is working with the Trump administration to fulfill President Donald Trump's wish to see a UFC match at the White House.

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A UFC fight card at the White House on July 4, 2026 is 'definitely going to happen,' according to UFC CEO Dana White, who shared details on event.

President Trump said last month he wanted to stage a UFC match on the White House grounds to celebrate 250 years of American independence.

A UFC fight at the White House? Dana White says it's happening as part of the deal with Paramount. Here's what to know.

On Thursday afternoon, however, the card was thrown into disarray with the loss of two fights in the space of less than three hours. Firstly, it was reported that the lightweight fight between King Green and Diego Ferreira had been dropped due to an injury that left Green 'unable to walk', as per the 38-year-old's Instagram story.