Overview

• In a Hannity interview, McGregor said his return for the mid-2026 South Lawn card is "done deal, signed, delivered" and that he views the build-up as a six-month operation.
• He outlined plans to isolate during camp with his phone off and identified Michael Chandler as his preferred opponent after their 2024 bout fell through.
• McGregor reiterated reported demands of a $100 million purse and 100 U.S. "Golden Visas," claiming he has negotiated directly with the U.S. government rather than the UFC.
• Dana White has shared renderings and held preliminary meetings about the South Lawn event, but formal matchmaking is expected to begin in February 2026 amid ongoing security, logistics, and broadcast planning tied to the UFC’s $7.7 billion Paramount deal.
• The 37-year-old, out since a 2021 leg break and a recent toe injury setback, continues promoting BKFC as a part-owner and teased a WWE heavyweight crossover signing.