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Conor McGregor Declares Spiritual Turn, Targets 2026 UFC White House Comeback

He remains under an 18-month anti-doping suspension ending March 20, 2026.

Overview

  • Speaking in Rome at BKFC 83 events, McGregor said he is "saved" and "healed" and that his competitive spark has returned.
  • He says he intends to fight on the June 14, 2026 White House card and claimed a Michael Chandler matchup is "verbally signed."
  • The UFC has not confirmed any bout for that card, and CEO Dana White says matchmaking will not begin until February 2026.
  • CSAD suspended McGregor for three whereabouts failures, setting his ineligibility from Sept. 20, 2024 to March 20, 2026 after a six-month reduction from the standard penalty.
  • McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg against Dustin Poirier at UFC 264 in 2021 and is currently promoting BKFC as a part-owner.