Chris Weidman sees two better options for UFC White House than Ilia Topuria vs Justin Gaethje

Middleweight legend Chris Weidman is hoping to see a “monster name” headlining at the White House.

Fans are eagerly anticipating Saturday night, both for the UFC 326 numbered event in Las Vegas and the full reveal for another big card down the line.

After months of talk over who will compete in Washington D.C., Dana White will unveil the UFC White House lineup.

Reports have frequently placed Ilia Topuria’s unification fight with Justin Gaethje as the main event, but Weidman thinks people are expecting bigger for June 14.

Chris Weidman wants to see Jon Jones or Conor McGregor headlining UFC White House

Many are eager to see ‘El Matador’ return to action against ‘The Highlight’, who captured the interim lightweight gold in January. But should that clash be the White House main event over Conor McGregor or Jon Jones?

Not according to Weidman, who discussed the high expectations for the June 14 card in Washington D.C. during an appearance on The Bohnfire podcast with MMA Junkie’s Mike Bohn.

The former UFC middleweight champion has no issue with Topuria vs Gaethje featuring, provided it is alongside either ‘The Notorious’ or ‘Bones’.

“If it was me, I would love to see a Jon Jones or a Conor McGregor. All the biggest names on there,” Weidman said.

“Topuria and Gaethje, yes. But just for the most eyes and visibility and making it a huge event, to have those monster names (Jones or McGregor) on there, if it’s feasible, that’s kind of what the expectation is,” he added.