The UFC White House event, headlined by Dustin Poirier versus Michael Chandler, is set to air live on Sunday, June 14 at 8 p.m. ET on Paramount+. The event is presented by Crypto.com and Ram Trucks.
Dustin Poirier and Michael Chandler will square off at UFC White House, with the event broadcasting live on Paramount+ on Sunday, June 14, at 8 p.m. ET. The card is presented by Crypto.com and Ram Trucks.
Poirier, known as "The Diamond," enters the fight with a professional record of 30-10-0. The 37-year-old southpaw from the United States trains out of American Top Team and has long been one of the most dangerous fighters in the lightweight division. He stands five-foot-nine with a 72-inch reach and is a high-volume striker, landing 5.24 significant strikes per minute at 50 percent accuracy. He also adds a submission threat, averaging 1.2 submission attempts per 15 minutes.
Chandler, nicknamed "Iron," carries a record of 23-11-0 into the bout. The 40-year-old orthodox fighter representing Kill Cliff FC stands five-foot-eight with a 71-inch reach. He lands 4.04 significant strikes per minute at 49 percent accuracy and is a persistent wrestling presence, averaging 1.96 takedown attempts per 15 minutes — a rate that eclipses Poirier's in that category.
Why it matters
- Both fighters are established lightweight veterans with proven finishing ability, making a stoppage outcome a realistic possibility.
- Chandler's takedown volume against Poirier's submission threat creates an intriguing ground-game dynamic beneath the obvious stand-up clash.
- A strong performance from either man carries significant divisional weight, as both remain relevant in a competitive lightweight landscape.
- The Paramount+ platform gives the event wide visibility outside the traditional pay-per-view and ESPN+ ecosystem.
Sunday, June 14, 2026
