Overview
- McGregor says the White House event is on his calendar and that he expects UFC outreach for contracts and matchmaking around February.
- He has publicly set his sights on welterweight champion Islam Makhachev to pursue a never-before-achieved third UFC divisional title.
- UFC leadership has not finalized the White House lineup, with Dana White indicating formal planning will begin in February.
- McGregor remains open to Michael Chandler after their long-delayed matchup, though he reiterates he will accept any opponent the UFC selects.
- He has resumed a structured camp with twice-daily sessions and a return to testing, as skeptics like Chael Sonnen question whether a 2026 fight will materialize.