Washington, D.C. – February 15, 2026 – In one of the most audacious and patriotic spectacles in combat sports history, the UFC has confirmed that heavyweight legends Brock Lesnar and Cain Velasquez will meet for the second time on the South Lawn of the White House this June.
The announcement comes on the very day Velasquez walked out of prison a free man. Sources close to the promotion say President Donald J. Trump personally green-lit the unprecedented outdoor venue, calling the matchup “the greatest American heavyweight showdown of all time.”
The First Fight: A Lightning Bolt in Las Vegas
Their original clash at UFC 141 on December 30, 2011, remains one of the most hyped and explosive heavyweight title fights in UFC history. Lesnar, the then-reigning champion and former WWE superstar, entered as a 5-to-1 favorite after dominating the division. Velasquez, the undefeated former Arizona State wrestler and rising star, was making his first title shot.
What followed was 64 seconds of pure violence. Velasquez exploded out of the gate, swarming Lesnar with relentless pressure, knees, elbows, and ground-and-pound that left the “Beast Incarnate” unable to answer the referee’s intervention. The crowd inside the MGM Grand erupted as Cain became the first Mexican-American UFC heavyweight champion. To this day, fight fans still debate whether it was the most dominant 64 seconds in heavyweight history or simply the most shocking.
Cain Velasquez: Released Today, Already Training
Just hours ago, Cain Velasquez was released from federal custody after serving his sentence. According to multiple sources, the former champion used every single day behind bars to stay razor-sharp. Prison officials confirmed Velasquez trained MMA-style sessions—shadow boxing, calisthenics, grappling drills with fellow inmates, and heavy-bag work—without missing a single day. One guard reportedly joked that “Cain turned the yard into his personal Octagon.”
Speaking briefly outside the facility, Velasquez said: “I never stopped being a fighter. The fire never went out. Brock started this in 2011. I’m finishing it in 2026—on the White House Lawn, for America.”
Brock Lesnar: Still the Beast, Still WWE Active
Lesnar, 48, has never slowed down. While continuing his legendary WWE career—where he remains one of the most physically imposing and athletic performers on the roster—he has quietly maintained the same freakish strength and conditioning that once terrified the UFC. Recent WWE footage shows Lesnar suplexing opponents with the same explosive power he displayed in his prime. Insiders say the former UFC, WWE, and NCAA champion has been “itching” for a true MMA return, and the chance to avenge his only UFC title loss was too big to pass up.
Two American Icons, One Beloved by the President
Both men are proud Americans—Lesnar from South Dakota, Velasquez from California—and both have long been vocal admirers of President Trump. Trump himself has repeatedly praised the two on social media and in interviews, calling Lesnar “a genetic freak” and Velasquez “a warrior who never quits.” White House officials confirmed the President personally approved the use of the South Lawn, calling the event “a celebration of American strength, resilience, and fighting spirit.”
No title will be on the line—the bout is a special non-title superfight—but the stakes could not be higher. Two of the most dominant heavyweights of their era, both still in elite condition, colliding on the most iconic lawn in the world.
UFC President Dana White called it “the biggest fight we’ve ever booked—and the most American thing we’ve ever done.”
Tickets, expected to be extremely limited and high-profile, have not yet been announced, but one thing is already certain: on a warm June night in 2026, the White House Lawn will become the most famous Octagon on Earth.
Brock Lesnar vs. Cain Velasquez II
UFC White House Lawn
June 2026
America’s Heavyweights. One More Time.
