Overview

• McGregor told Sean Hannity his participation is "done deal, signed, delivered," repeating past claims of negotiating directly with the U.S. government after previously floating a $100 million purse and "100 Golden Visas."
• He outlined a "six-month operation" to prepare, saying he will isolate during training and is roughly eight months out from the targeted White House card in June 2026.
• UFC officials and the White House have not confirmed McGregor’s announcement, with prior briefings focusing on renderings for a South Lawn setup and significant security and capacity constraints.
• Michael Chandler remains McGregor’s stated preference for an opponent, though no matchup is finalized, and McGregor has not fought since breaking his leg in 2021 after withdrawing from a planned 2024 return with a toe injury.
• McGregor continues to promote BKFC as a part-owner and teased a WWE heavyweight crossover while also citing the UFC’s reported $7.7 billion Paramount deal that will change the promotion’s broadcast model.