Overview

• McGregor posted that he would fight on the South Lawn for $100 million plus 100 fast‑track U.S. ‘Golden Visas’ for family and friends.
• UFC says it is working with the White House on the event, with President Trump having floated July 4, 2026, though no bouts or contracts are confirmed.
• The visa request references a Sept. 19 administration program offering expedited immigration processing tied to a $1 million gift to the Commerce Department.
• McGregor has not competed since a 2021 leg break, has reentered the UFC/USADA testing pool, and has repeatedly pointed to Michael Chandler as a preferred opponent without an official booking.
• Early plans discussed include an octagon on the South Lawn with fewer than 5,000 on-site spectators, large external viewing areas on the Ellipse, and weigh-ins and media events near the Lincoln Memorial.