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Dana White Rules Out McGregor–Chandler for White House Card, Keeps McGregor in the Mix

White says McGregor remains under consideration for June 14 with final matchups to be set after early‑February matchmaking talks.

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Michael Chandler appears at the UFC 314 press conference, opposite Dana White and Conor McGregor. Credit: Chris Unger/Zuffa LLC/Mike Roach/Zuffa LLC
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Overview

  • White told The Pat McAfee Show the UFC is not booking Conor McGregor vs. Michael Chandler for the June 14 South Lawn event, saying, “That’s not the fight we’re going with.”
  • Despite ruling out the Chandler matchup, White said McGregor is “definitely in the running” for the White House card, with formal matchmaking scheduled to begin next week.
  • Chandler responded on The Ariel Helwani Show that he is still preparing for McGregor on June 14 and has “no Plan B” until either fighter is officially announced against someone else.
  • White also dismissed speculation about a McGregor fight with Jorge Masvidal for the event, calling the rumor “goofy,” as the promotion narrows options for the high‑profile card.
  • The long-discussed McGregor–Chandler bout was previously slated for UFC 303 in 2024 before McGregor withdrew with a toe injury, while Chandler has since added that he is open to a wrestling match with Arman Tsarukyan.