Overview
- Michael Chandler said he expects to fight Conor McGregor on the White House lawn and is publicly pushing to settle their long-discussed matchup.
- President Donald Trump outlined plans for UFC fights at the White House on July 4 next year, but no bouts have been announced.
- Conor McGregor has hinted at a 2026 comeback and, according to Dana White, currently weighs around 145 pounds, with his participation still unconfirmed.
- Alternative names are in circulation, with John McCarthy suggesting Daniel Rodriguez and Chael Sonnen saying Tony Ferguson would not be off the table.
- The Chandler–McGregor pairing remains unbooked after their UFC 303 bout fell through when McGregor injured a toe during camp.