The upcoming UFC White House event, set for June 14 in Washington D.C., will see fighters Steve Garcia and Diego Lopes competing without their head coach, Greg Jackson, who has withdrawn for personal reasons. Garcia, riding a remarkable seven-fight win streak, is looking to secure a title shot with a win over Lopes, who has faced title challenges twice in the past year, losing both to Alexander Volkanovski. Despite Jackson's absence, Garcia remains optimistic, stating, “I always love having Greg in my corner,” but he is also accustomed to fighting without him. The event has been highly anticipated, although it will feature only seven fights instead of the initially claimed eight to nine by Donald Trump. Garcia's victory could position him for a title opportunity, especially with Volkanovski expected to defend his belt against Movsar Evloev soon.