U.S. president Donald Trump proposed the UFC host an event at the White House on July 4, 2026. UFC CEO Dana White said he plans on putting a "badass" card for the event, but will the sport's biggest star be a part of it?

Stephens faced off with Conor McGregor after breaking the jaw of common opponent, former UFC lightweight champion Eddie Alvarez at KnuckleMania in January. On the same night, Stephens expressed interest in a more realistic fight with Perry for his ‘King of Violence’ title.