Overview
- Speaking at BKFC 83 in Rome, the BKFC part‑owner said he is “saved” and “healed” and that his competitive fire has returned.
- He reiterated plans to compete at the June 14, 2026 White House card and named Michael Chandler as his preferred, “verbally signed” opponent.
- UFC has not confirmed his participation or any matchup, with Dana White saying the promotion will start planning the White House card in February 2026 and referring eligibility questions to CSAD’s Jeff Novitzky.
- McGregor remains ineligible to fight until March 20, 2026 under an 18‑month CSAD suspension for three missed whereabouts tests, reduced from the standard 24 months after cooperation.
- The former two‑division champion has not fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021, and BKFC founder David Feldman publicly praised his recent personal changes.